Nevado Juncal, Mountain summit in Los Andes Department, Chile.
Nevado Juncal is a mountain summit in the Central Andes located at the border between Chile and Argentina. The peak rises to approximately 5,950 meters and sits in a region shaped by glaciers that feed the water systems of nearby valleys.
The mountain was first climbed on January 17, 1911 by Federico Reichert, Robert Helbling, and Damasio Beíza. This early expedition marked an important moment in the exploration of the Andes mountain range.
The mountain serves as a natural boundary between Chile and Argentina, marking an important geographical reference point for both nations in the Andes range.
The summit sits in a remote, high-altitude alpine setting that requires specialized mountaineering gear and experience. Visitors should prepare for extreme elevation and variable weather conditions in this mountain region.
Two major glaciers named Juncal Norte and Juncal Sur cover the mountain's flanks and shape the water systems of the entire Aconcagua region. These ice masses are key to the hydrological patterns and long-term water supply for the valleys below.
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