Elevation
6,271 m (20,574 feet)
Country
Peru
Mountain Range
Vilcabamba mountain range
Prominence
2,540 m
Coordinates
-13.3336, -72.5444
Continent
Americas
Isolation
0.2 km
Salcantay is a major high-altitude mountain, reaching an elevation of 6,271 meters (20,574 feet) above sea level. It is located in Peru, part of the Vilcabamba mountain range mountain range. This mountain requires advanced mountaineering skills and proper high-altitude preparation. With a prominence of 2,540 meters, Salcantay rises significantly above its surroundings. Coordinates: -13.3336, -72.5444. Salcantay offers valuable insights into mountain formation and alpine ecosystems.