Cordillera de la Ramada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cordillera de la Ramada |
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Part of the Cordón de la Ramada at a glance with Cerro Ramada (6370 m a.s.l.) in the center.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mercedario |
| Elevation | 6,720 m (22,050 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Spanish for "Range of the Shelter" |
| Geography | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Range coordinates | 31°0′S 70°10′W / 31.000°S 70.167°W |
| Parent range | Principal Cordillera, Andes |
The Cordillera de la Ramada is a big mountain range in Argentina. Its name means "Range of the Shelter" in Spanish. People also call it the Cordón de la Ramada, which means "ribbon" or "rope" of mountains. It's part of the huge Andes mountains. The highest peak here is Mercedario, which stands tall at 6,720 meters (22,047 feet).
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Exploring the Peaks
In 1934, a group of climbers from Poland made history here. They were part of an expedition led by Konstanty Jodko-Narkiewicz. This team was the first to successfully climb several peaks in the Cordillera de la Ramada.
Some of the mountains they conquered include Mercedario, Alma Negra, Pico Polaco, La Mesa, and Cerro Ramada. Their climbs helped map out this amazing mountain range.
Nearby Giants and Glaciers
The Cordillera de la Ramada is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Aconcagua. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in all of the Americas. It reaches 6,962 meters (22,841 feet) into the sky. Many climbers who visit Aconcagua also come to explore the Cordillera de la Ramada.
Because of a lot of cloud cover, this mountain range has many large glaciers. These huge ice formations reach down to about 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) in elevation. One mountain, La Mesa, has especially massive glaciers. Climbing it can be very challenging because you need to cross long, icy ridges.
When to Visit
The weather in the Cordillera de la Ramada can be very extreme. Summers are hot and winters are very cold. The best time for climbing is usually from mid-December to the end of February. This is when the weather is more stable and safer for expeditions.
Nature and History
The areas around the Cordillera de la Ramada are rich in natural resources. There are many mining industries that dig for things like limestone, dolomite, and even silver and gold.
Scientists who study fossils have made exciting discoveries here. They found fossils of some of the very first dinosaurs! These include the Herrerasaurus and the Eoraptor lunensis.
The local wildlife is also fascinating. You might spot large birds like condors and rheas. There are also animals like guanacos and vicuña that roam freely.
Main Mountains
- Mercedario, 6,720 meters (22,047 feet) – This is the eighth highest mountain in the Andes. In Chile, it's sometimes called El Ligua.
- Ramada Norte, 6,500 meters (21,325 feet)
- Cerro del Nacimiento, 6,493 meters (21,302 feet)
- Alma Negra, 6,290 meters (20,636 feet)
- Cerro Ramada, 6,200 meters (20,341 feet) – This mountain is on the border between Argentina and Chile.
- La Mesa, 6,200 meters (20,341 feet)
- Pico Polaco, 6,001 meters (19,688 feet)
Images for kids
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The guanaco, which runs wild in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera de la Ramada para niños
