Highest mountain in every South American country
Aconcagua tops the continent and the Andes supply almost every other summit — high altitude, long approaches and reliably dry climbing seasons.
12 South American country highpoints are listed below, tallest first.
| # | Country | Highest mountain | Elevation | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Aconcagua | 6,961 m | 22,838 ft |
| 2 | Chile | Ojos del Salado | 6,893 m | 22,615 ft |
| 3 | Peru | Huascarán | 6,768 m | 22,205 ft |
| 4 | Bolivia | Nevado Sajama | 6,542 m | 21,463 ft |
| 5 | Ecuador | Chimborazo | 6,263 m | 20,548 ft |
| 6 | Colombia | Pico Simón Bolívar | 5,720 m | 18,766 ft |
| 7 | Venezuela | Pico Bolívar | 4,978 m | 16,332 ft |
| 8 | Brazil | Pico da Neblina | 2,994 m | 9,823 ft |
| 9 | Guyana | Mount Roraima | 2,772 m | 9,094 ft |
| 10 | Suriname | Juliana Top | 1,230 m | 4,035 ft |
| 11 | Paraguay | Cerro Peró | 842 m | 2,762 ft |
| 12 | Uruguay | Cerro Catedral | 514 m | 1,686 ft |
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