Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-level. The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of spectacular beauty. It is the home of such species as the spectacled bear and the Andean condor.
- Country
- Peru
- Region
- South America
- Category
- Natural
- Inscribed
- 1985
- UNESCO reference
- 333
- Area
- 340,000 ha