Iglesia

mountain pass, South America

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Iglesia is a mountain pass located in the southern Andes Mountains, situated between Argentina and Chile. It has an elevation of 13,400 feet (4,084 meters). This pass is part of the Central Andes region, which is characterized by arid conditions and higher, more difficult-to-cross passes compared to other parts of the mountain range. The Iglesia pass is one of several high passes in the area, lying south of Mount Aconcagua.12

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Andes Mountains
Physiography of the Central Andes
… (more than 10,000 feet), and Iglesia (13,400 feet). Farther north the passes are more numerous but higher. The peaks of Mounts Bonete, Ojos del Salado, and Pissis surpass 20,000 feet.
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… (more than 10,000 feet), and Iglesia (13,400 feet). Farther north the passes are more numerous but higher. The peaks of Mounts Bonete, Ojos del Salado, and Pissis surpass 20,000 feet.
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