Ojos Del Salado

The highest point in the country is Ojos Del Salado. The stratovolcano, which is located on the border between Argentina and Chile at an elevation of 22,608 feet, was first climbed in 1937. Despite evidence of activity such as fumaroles and lava flows, the volcano has not erupted in over 1,300 years. Because of its proximity to the Atacama Desert, the mountain is mostly dry.

The mountain is unusually dry due to its location near South America's Arid Diagonal, which prevents the production of glaciers. Despite the arid climate, a permanent crater lake of 100 meters (330 feet) in diameter exists within the summit crater and east of the main peak at an elevation of 6,480 meters (21,260 feet)-6,500 meters (21,300 feet). This is the world's highest lake of any sort. The mountain lacks flora due to its high altitude and arid climate.

Ojos Del Salado summit is mostly covered in snow throughout the winter, and on the eastern side lies a crater lake with a height of 20965 feet. A large number of hikers and climbers visit the peak.

Location: Argentina–Chile

Parent range: Andes

Elevation: 22,608 feet