Natural Wonder · Mendoza, Argentina
Aconcagua
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Mendoza, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 6962 m |
| Coordinates | 32.6531° S, 70.0117° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Aconcagua is known for
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
About Aconcagua
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. With a summit elevation of 6,967.15 metres (22,858.1 feet), it is the highest mountain outside Asia. It is the second-most topographically prominent peak in the world and one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.
History
The first attempt to summit Aconcagua by Europeans was made in 1883 by a party led by the German geologist and explorer Paul Güssfeldt. Bribing porters with the story of treasure on the mountain, he approached the mountain via the Rio Volcan, making two attempts on the peak by the northwest ridge and reaching an elevation of 6,500 metres (21,300 ft). The route that he prospected is now the standard route up the mountain.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Mendoza |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Las Heras Airport (LHS) |
| Distance from the airport | 70.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago, Chile · 68.0 miles away
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza, Argentina · 71.9 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Where is Aconcagua located?
Aconcagua is in Mendoza, Argentina. Its coordinates are 32.6531° S, 70.0117° W.
How do I get to Aconcagua?
The nearest town is Mendoza, and the nearest airport is Las Heras Airport (LHS), about 70.8 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Aconcagua?
The first attempt to summit Aconcagua by Europeans was made in 1883 by a party led by the German geologist and explorer Paul Güssfeldt. Bribing porters with the story of treasure on the mountain, he approached the mountain via the Rio Volcan, making two attempts on the peak by the northwest ridge and reaching an elevation of 6,500 metres (21,300 ft).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconcagua — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39739 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.