Huascarán

Huascarán, at about 6,768 m, is the highest mountain in Peru and in the tropics, rising in the Cordillera Blanca above the city of Huaraz. It stands inside Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with glacial lakes and many other peaks. Climbers use base camps in the valleys, and trekkers circle the range on multi-day routes.

Elevation

6,768 m

Coordinates

9.1167° S, 77.6000° W