The Andes and Mount Aconcagua
At 4,500 miles long, the Andes mountain range is the longest in the world, with some of the tallest and most scenic mountains on Earth. Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak outside the Himalayas, standing 22,841 feet tall and representing one of the Seven Summits, taking about twenty days to climb.
What Will I See?
- Spectacular scenery, including snow-capped peaks, alpine forests, lakes, glaciers, rainforests and waterfalls
- Ski slopes
- Indigenous cultures
- Gigantic canyons
What Can I Do?
- Hiking, trekking
- Skiing
- Climbing Mount Aconcagua; with numerous routes to choose from, each trek takes 18 – 20 days
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
