by In Peru there are many mountains including the five high mountains of Peru.
The famous Cordilleras de los Andes crosses Peru. These Peruvian Andes have the highest peaks in all of Latin America.
Among them stand out 5 mountains, which are:
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The Huascaran
It is located at 6,768 meters at sea level.
It is one of the highest mountains in the tropical zone of the world, its location is in the provinces of Carhuaz in the region of Ancash.
Through the orographic sector called Cordillera Blanca within Huascaran National Park.
Snowy yerupaja
The snowy Yerupaja has an altitude of 6635 meters, is located in the Ato Marañon basin in central Peru.
It is the highest in the Huascaran mountain range and the highest in the Amazon basin.
Alpamayo Mountain
Alpamayo is 57947 meters high. It is located in the Andes Mountains to the north of the western branch of the Cordillera Blanca.
It is located within the Huascaran National Park in Peru.
Snowy Ausangate(high mountains of Peru)
It is the highest of all that is at 6,384 meters of altitude, is located in the Cordillera de los Andes, by the stretch of the Cordillera de Vilcanota.
It is located about 100 kilometers southeast of the imperial city of Cusco, is surrounded by large lakes with a fascinating green and blue light.
Huandoy Mountain
The Huandoy mountain is located at 6360 meters of altitude, the mountain is characterized by four peaks that form a fire.
It is the third highest in Ancash, has 4 summits that are: East, North and West (Huandoy).
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