Almaguer, Cauca — municipality in southwestern Colombia Almaguer, Cauca Almaguer is a municipality in the Cauca Department of southwestern Colombia. It is an Andean, agricultural community known for highland landscapes, diverse cultures, and local trad…
Ancohuma (mountain in Bolivia) Ancohuma Ancohuma is a 6,427 m glaciated peak in Bolivia's Cordillera Real of the Andes, noted for mountaineering, nearby Illampu, and its role in local watersheds and Andean landscapes.
Andes — the mountain range of western South America Andes The Andes are a continuous mountain system along South America's western edge, stretching ~7,000 km through multiple countries. They shape climate, biodiversity, river sources and…
Araucanía (IX Region of Chile): geography, culture and economy Araucanía Region Overview of Chile's Araucanía (IX Region): landscapes from Andean peaks to lakes and forests, local economy of agriculture, forestry and tourism, administrative divisions, and Mapu…
Ayacucho Region of Peru Ayacucho Region Highland region in south-central Peru known for Andean landscapes, Wari archaeological sites, colonial architecture, strong indigenous culture, and modern historical significance.
Azuay Province (Ecuador) Azuay Province Azuay is a highland province in southern Ecuador whose capital, Cuenca, is known for colonial architecture, Andean landscapes, artisan crafts and nearby protected areas.
Bío Bío River: Chilean river, course, history and importance Bío Bío River The Bío Bío River in south-central Chile flows about 380 km from Andean lakes to the Pacific. This article covers its course, features, human uses, historical role, and ecological…
Camiña, Chile Camiña Camiña is a highland commune and village in northern Chile’s Tarapacá Region, known for its Aymara heritage, small population, and oasis agriculture in the Andes.
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola): description, cultivation and uses Cherimoya Cherimoya is a sweet, creamy-fruited tree native to the Andes, cultivated for its custard-like flesh. Article covers appearance, origins, cultivation, culinary uses, varieties and…
Chopicalqui — 6,345 m peak of the Cordillera Blanca, Peru Chopicalqui Chopicalqui is a 6,345 m mountain in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. A glaciated Andean summit, it is popular with alpine climbers and known for steep ice faces, crevassed glaciers and s…
Colombia — Republic in northwestern South America Colombia Colombia is a diverse republic in northern South America, with Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Andean highlands, Amazon rainforest, over 50 million people, and major cities including…
