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Bookmark or Share- Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary, & Location - BritannicaAndes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart over some 5,500 miles—from the southern tip of South America to the continent’s northernmost coast on the Caribbean.
- South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers | BritannicaSouth America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers: The ranges of the Andes Mountains, about 5,500 miles (8,900 km) long and second only to the Himalayas in average elevation, constitute a formidable and continuous barrier, with many summits exceeding 20,000 feet (6,100 metres).
- 15 Magnificent Facts About the Andes Mountains You’ll Wish You’d KnownThe Andes Mountains span through seven of South America’s countries, delivering a distinctive aura of culture, history, terrain, and activity in each. The Southern Andes cuts across Argentina and Chile while the Northern Andes cuts through Venezuela and Colombia.
- Andes Mountains - WorldAtlasAlso referred to as “Cordillera de los Andes” in Spanish, the Andes Mountains is the world’s longest mountain range that stretches for more than 6,999km along the western margin of the South American continent.
- Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and AlpacasThe Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles along South America's western edge, traversing seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. Famous for its towering peaks like Aconcagua and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu, the Andes are a captivating mix of natural wonders and historical treasures.
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