Tallest Mountains in the Andes

The Andes represent the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching over 4,300 miles along the western edge of South America. This massive cordillera is a land of extremes, featuring high-altitude deserts, tropical glaciers, and some of the highest active volcanoes on the planet. Unlike the mountains in North America, the titans of the Andes consistently soar above 20,000 feet, creating a formidable barrier that dictates the climate and culture of seven different nations. From the iconic, windswept summit of Aconcagua to the sacred volcanic peaks of Peru and Bolivia, the following list details the true giants of the Southern Hemisphere.

Rank	Mountain Name	Height (ft)	Height (m)	Location	Notable Fact
1	Aconcagua	22,837′	6,961m	Argentina	The highest point in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
2	Ojos del Salado	22,615′	6,893m	Argentina/Chile	The highest active volcano on Earth.
3	Monte Pissis	22,283′	6,792m	Argentina	The third-highest peak in the Andes, located in the Atacama.
4	Huascarán	22,205′	6,768m	Peru	The highest peak in the tropics.
5	Cerro Bonete	22,175′	6,759m	Argentina	A massive extinct volcano in the La Rioja province.
6	Nevado Tres Cruces	21,483′	6,749m	Argentina/Chile	A large volcanic massif with three major summits.
7	Llullaillaco	22,110′	6,739m	Argentina/Chile	World’s highest archaeological site (Incan mummies).
8	Mercedario	22,047′	6,720m	Argentina	The highest peak of the Cordillera de la Ramada.
9	Cazadero (Walter Penk)	21,850′	6,660m	Argentina	Named after the Austrian pioneer of Andean geology.
10	Incahuasi	21,722′	6,621m	Argentina/Chile	A massive stratovolcano located in the Puna de Atacama.
11	Tupungato	21,555′	6,570m	Argentina/Chile	One of the highest peaks in the Americas south of Aconcagua.
12	Nevado Sajama	21,463′	6,542m	Bolivia	The highest point in Bolivia.
13	El Muerto	21,450′	6,538m	Argentina/Chile	Located in the central part of the Andes near Ojos del Salado.
14	Antofalla	21,129′	6,440m	Argentina	A remote volcano situated on the edge of a massive salt flat.
15	Illimani	21,122′	6,438m	Bolivia	The dominant landmark overlooking the city of La Paz.
16	Ancohuma	21,086′	6,427m	Bolivia	The highest peak in the Cordillera Real.
17	Coropuna	20,915′	6,375m	Peru	The largest and highest volcanic massif in Peru.
18	Illampu	20,892′	6,368m	Bolivia	Known for its steep, technical climbing routes.
19	Huandoy	20,981′	6,395m	Peru	The second highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca.
20	Parinacota	20,807′	6,342m	Bolivia/Chile	A dormant volcano with a perfectly symmetrical cone.
21	Chimborazo	20,549′	6,263m	Ecuador	The point on Earth closest to the stars.
22	Salcantay	20,574′	6,271m	Peru	A major peak on the trek to Machu Picchu.
23	Ampato	20,630′	6,288m	Peru	Site where the “Ice Maiden” Juanita was discovered.
24	Marmolejo	20,039′	6,108m	Argentina/Chile	The southernmost “six-thousander” in the world.
25	Pico Cristóbal Colón	18,700′	5,700m	Colombia	Highest point in Colombia; remarkably close to the Caribbean coast.