Ojos Del Salado

Ojos del Salado is a stratovolcano on Argentina's border with Chile. At an elevation of 22,615 feet above sea level, it is the world's highest active volcano. It is also Chile's highest mountain and Argentina's second-highest. Due to its location near the Atacama Desert, Ojos del Salado experiences dry conditions. Despite the dry weather, the mountain has a 100-meter-diameter crater lake at an elevation of 20,960 feet. The crater lake is possibly the world's highest of its kind. Because of the salt deposits that resemble eyes on the glaciers, the mountain's name translates to "Eyes of the Salty One".

Ojos del Salado's most recent volcanic activity occurred 1,300 years ago. It is divided into two summits, one in Argentina and the other in Chile, with the borderline between the two countries running between them. The mountain is a popular hiking destination because it is accessible and easy to climb, with the exception of the final route to the summit, which requires the use of climbing ropes. Strong winds are also present on the final route to the summit, making the final climb more difficult.

Location: Argentina and Chile border
Height: 6,893 m (22,615 ft)
Parent Range: Andes