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Cordillera del Cóndor

mountains, South America
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The Cordillera del Cóndor is a mountain range in South America, located in Ecuador and Peru. It is part of the larger Andes Mountains system. This range is characterized by high altitudes, with some peaks reaching up to 13,000 feet. The Cordillera del Cóndor is known for its rugged terrain, carved by rivers and heavy rainfall, resulting in a landscape of isolated mountain masses and short chains covered in lush forests.1

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  1. Cordillera Blanca
  2. Andes Mountains - Physiography of the Central Andes
  3. Andes Mountains - Physiography of the Northern Andes

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