Cerro Las Tórtolas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Las Tórtolas |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,145 m (20,161 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,377 m (4,518 ft) |
| Parent peak | Majadita |
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 Las Tórtolas
Location in Argentina
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| Parent range | Chilean Andes, Andes |
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| First ascent | 01/19/1952 - Edgar Kausel (Chile) - Heinz Koch (Germany) |
Cerro Las Tórtolas is a tall mountain peak found right on the border between Argentina and Chile. It stands at an impressive height of 6,145 metres (about 20,161 feet). This mountain is part of the Central Andes mountain range.
You can find Cerro Las Tórtolas where the San Juan province in Argentina meets the Elqui province in Chile. The mountain's sides are close to the Argentine city of Iglesia and the Chilean town of Vicuña.
Exploring Cerro Las Tórtolas
How Tall Is It?
Cerro Las Tórtolas is officially measured at 6,160 metres (or 20,210 feet) high. This makes it one of the very tall mountains in the Andes.
First Climbers
Long ago, the first people to climb Las Tórtolas were Indigenous Peoples. They even built a special platform at the top and left detailed figurines there. This shows the mountain was important to them.
The first recorded climb after colonization happened on January 19, 1952. Two climbers, Edgar Kausel from Chile and Heinz Koch from Germany, reached the summit. Some old records mention a climb in 1924 by Hans Duddle, but there is no clear proof of that trip.
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