Nevado de Famatina

Nevado de Famatina
View of Nevado de Famatina from Chilecito
Highest point
Elevation6,115 m (20,062 ft)
Prominence2,783 m (9,131 ft)
Parent peakOjos del Salado
Coordinates29°0′52.56″S 067°49′35.04″W / 29.0146000°S 67.8264000°W / -29.0146000; -67.8264000
Geography
Nevado de Famatina
Argentina
Parent rangeSierra de Famatina, Andes
Climbing
First ascent05/20/1895 - Rudolf Hauthal (Germany)

Nevado de Famatina (also called Cerro General Belgrano) is a peak in Argentina with an elevation of 6,115 metres (20,062 ft) metres. It is the highest point of Sierra de Famatina. It is located within the territory of the Argentinean province of La Rioja. Its slopes are within the administrative boundaries of the Argentinean cities: Famatina and Chilecito.