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Mercedario
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Details
| Elevation (feet): | 22211 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 6770 |
| Continent: | South America |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Range/Region: | Andes |
| Range/Region: | Central Argentina-Chile |
| Latitude: | -31.9833 |
| Longitude: | -70.1167 |
| Difficulty: | Walk up |
| Best months for climbing: | Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec |
| Volcanic status: | Extinct |
| Year first climbed: | 1934 |
| First successful climber(s): | V. Ostrowski, A. Karpinski |
| Nearest major airport: | Mendoza, Argentina, Santiago, Chile |
| Convenient Center: | Barreal, Argentina |
Description
Mercedario is the fourth highest mountain in South America, behind Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado, and Monte Pissis. Mercedario is a huge eroded volcano, located less than fifty miles north of Aconcagua. Each of the two peaks dominates the view from the other's slopes. Mercedario, like Aconcagua, is a gently sloping mountain, and is a relatively easy climb.
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