South America Mountain Climbing

For the most part, the Andes represent the mountains in South America. Stretching from northeastern Venzuela to the Strait of Magellan, the 6,400 Kilometer (4,000 mile) arc of the Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, and, in sheer size, height, and scope, is the only equal in the world to the greater Himalaya complex of Asia. The Andes are the second highest Mountain Range in the world with many peaks rising over 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

Two broad highland areas in eastern South America are insignificant mountaineering-wise when compared to the Andes, but they do cover large areas of the continent.

The Guiana Highlands of Brazil, Venzuela, and Guyana are famous as the site of Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.

The Brazilian Highlands, centered on the state of Minas Gerias, rise to 2,787 meters (9,144 feet) at Bandeira, but they are more noted for their mineral wealth than for any real mountainous terrain.

Ranges in South America

mountain name	elevation
Andes	6,962

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