Mercedario, Mountain summit in San Juan Province, Argentina
Mercedario peak reaches an elevation of 6,770 meters, making it the eighth highest mountain in the Andes mountain range of South America.
Polish mountaineers Adam Karpiński and Wiktor Ostrowski achieved the first successful ascent of Mercedario on January 18, 1934, during an expedition led by Konstanty Jodko-Narkiewicz.
Italian climbers discovered Inca ruins near the summit in 1972, indicating the historical presence of indigenous peoples at high altitudes in the Andes.
The mountain presents optimal climbing conditions from December to March, with access requiring travel through Mendoza and Barreal before reaching the trailheads.
Located 100 kilometers north of Aconcagua, Mercedario receives fewer visitors than its neighboring peaks, offering solitude in the Cordillera de la Ramada range.
GPS coordinates: -31.97927,-70.11309
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:09
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