Mount Aconcagua: The Roof of the Americas Mount Aconcagua, located in the Andes mountain range of South America, is not only the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres but also one of the most iconic mountains in the world. Rising majestically to an elevation of 6,960.8 meters (22,837 feet) above sea level, this … Continue reading Mount Aconcagua: The Roof of the Americas