Aconcagua is a mountain located in the Andes in Mendoza Province, Argentina, near the border with Chile. Visitors can take part in activities such as hiking, camping, enjoying the surrounding landscapes, and joining guided walks across established routes. Rising to 6,962 metres, it is the highest peak in the Americas and the tallest mountain outside Asia, known for its extreme altitude, changing weather conditions, and its position within Aconcagua Provincial Park, where permits are required and routes vary in difficulty for different levels of experience.