Elevation: 6,962 meters (22,841 feet)
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and the highest mountain outside of Asia. It is part of the Andes mountain range and is part of a provincial park in its name. The mountain is known for having several glaciers and glacier systems on its peak. The mountain is considered a fairly easy one to climb because of its route. The first recorded ascent was in 1897.