Overview

El Misti rises to 5,822 m in Peru, within the the Andes of South America.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,822 m
• Location：Peru
• Continent：South America
• Range：the Andes
• Coordinates：16°17′S 71°24′W