What is the highest mountain in Peru, in the Cordillera Blanca of the Ancash region?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Huascarán, at about 6,768 m
- Step 1: Huascarán, in Huascarán National Park, is Peru's highest peak at about 6,768 m. Step 2. Ausangate and Salcantay are in the Cusco region and El Misti is the volcano near Arequipa. Answer: Huascarán. Why not the others: The other peaks are lower than Huascarán.
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