The longest continental Mountain range in the World is The Andes. It stretches from North to South through 7 countries of South America. Right from the far North of Venezuela all the way to Argentina, the massive Mountain range spans over 4,300 miles.
While traveling through the Andes, the inhabitants come across breathtaking Mountain passes. Here we are mention just a few:
-The Jama Pass, the Northern most road border crossing between the countries of Chile-Argentina, at approximately 4,200 m/ 13,800 ft above sea level.
-The Condor Pass (Pico El Aguila), Venezuela, a road pass that offers a stunning views of the Valleys and Mountains along its way, at approximately 4,118 m/ 13,510 ft above sea level.
-The Cut Pine (Pino Hachado) Pass, is a road border crossing between Chile and Argentina. It is bordered by the towns of Las Lajas in Argentina, and Liucura in Chile, at approximately 1,884 m/ 6,181 ft above sea level.
-The Pass of the Line, is a highway tunnel under construction. The Line will pass the Central Mountain Range of the Andes connecting the Regions of Quindio and Tolima in Colombia, at approximately 2,779 m/ 9,117 ft above sea level.
-Ticlio Pass is the highest point of the Central Andean road of Peru. It is located at approximately 4,818 m/ 15,807 ft above sea level.
-The San Francisco Pass witness a fabulous Lake and Mountain views as you pass through. It is at approximately 4,748 m/ 15,577 ft above sea level.
-The Chungara Pass is a rugged Mountain highway connecting the two countries of Chile and Bolivia, at approximately 4,680 m/ 15,350 ft above sea level.
-The Abra del Acay Pass is the highest point on Argentina's National Route 40. It is located at an altitud of 4,972 m/ 16,312 ft.
-The Black Water Pass is closed much of the winter season and inaccessible most of the time. It is located on the border of Chile and Argentina, at approximately 4,780 m/ 15,680 ft above sea level.
-The Sico Pass connects Chile and Argentina at apprfoximately 4,092 m/ 13,425 ft above sea level.
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