The Andes (/ ˈændiːz / AN-deez), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the …

Dec 5, 2025 · Andes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an …

Apr 9, 2025 · Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles (6,920 km) across seven countries in South America, featuring diverse ecosystems from rainforests to deserts and iconic peaks like …

The Andes is the highest mountain range outside Asia, with the highest peak, Aconcagua, rising to 22,834 feet (6,960 m) above sea level. The summit of Mount Chimborazo in the …

For other places with the same name, see Andes (disambiguation). The Andes are a vast mountain chain in South America. They extend from Chile to Venezuela through Colombia, …

The Andes (/ ˈændiːz / AN-deez), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the …

The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western edge of South America from Venezuela to Chile.

Dec 19, 2025 · South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers: The ranges of the Andes Mountains, about 5,500 miles (8,900 km) long and second only to the Himalayas in average elevation, …

The Andes Mountains are not only one of the longest mountain ranges in the world but also the highest range outside of the Himalayas, making them an important natural landmark and a …

The Andes are the location of several high plateaus —some of which host major cities such as Arequipa, Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, El Alto, La Paz, Mérida, Santiago and Sucre. The Altiplano …