Frontal Cordillera facts for kids
The Frontal Cordillera is a large mountain range located in western Argentina. It is an important part of the mighty Andes mountains, which are the longest continental mountain range in the world. This range stretches from north to south across three Argentine provinces: La Rioja, San Juan, and Mendoza.
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What is the Frontal Cordillera?
The Frontal Cordillera is like a "front" line of mountains. It stands to the east of the Principal Cordillera. The Principal Cordillera is the main part of the Andes that forms the border between Argentina and Chile. It also contains the continental divide, which is the high ridge where rivers on one side flow to the Atlantic Ocean and rivers on the other side flow to the Pacific Ocean.
How Tall are its Mountains?
Many peaks in the Frontal Cordillera, especially in Mendoza Province, are very tall. They reach heights between 5,000 and 6,000 m a.s.l.. This means they are 5,000 to 6,000 meters (or about 16,400 to 19,700 feet) above sea level. Imagine climbing that high!
Smaller Mountain Ranges within the Frontal Cordillera
The Frontal Cordillera is not just one continuous line of mountains. It is made up of several smaller mountain ranges, often called "cordones" in Spanish. Some of these include:
- Cordón del Plata
- Cordón del Tigre
- Cordón del Portillo
- Cordón de Santa Clara
- Cordón de las Llaretas
- Cordón del Carrizalito
Each of these smaller ranges has its own unique features and peaks.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Frontal para niños
