말라르궤현의 화산과 산봉우리

Volcanoes and Mountain Peaks

Explore the high-altitude volcanic landscapes of the Malargüe Department and the Andean border. This collection highlights the La Payunia Provincial Reserve, one of the world's densest volcanic fields, featuring the massive shield volcano Payún Matrú and the symmetrical Payún Liso. The list also includes the active Planchón-Peteroa complex on the Chilean border and unique hydromagmatic formations like Cerro Malacara, known for its colorful erosion-carved canyons.

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Payún Matrú

Payún Matrú is a shield volcano in the Reserva Provincial La Payunia of the Malargüe Department, south of the Mendoza Province in Argentina.

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Payún Liso

A prominent stratovolcano in the La Payunia region, reaching an elevation of 3,715 meters, making it the highest peak in the local volcanic field.

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Volcán Azufre

A stratovolcano situated on the border between Argentina and Chile, forming part of the larger Planchón-Peteroa-Azufre volcanic complex.

Planchón-Peteroa

Planchón-Peteroa is a complex volcano extending in a north–south direction along the border between Argentina and Chile.

Paso Pehuenche

Paso Pehuenche is an Andean mountain pass and international border crossing between Chile and Argentina.

Cerro Malacara

A hydromagmatic volcano characterized by its yellow-toned canyons and caves, formed by explosive eruptions occurring in contact with groundwater.

Volcán Morado

An extinct volcano in the La Payunia Reserve known for its dark, reddish volcanic rock and views across the surrounding basaltic lava fields.

Volcán Santa María

A distinct volcanic cone within the La Payunia Provincial Reserve, contributing to the region's exceptionally high density of volcanic craters.

Volcán de Cochiquito

A volcanic complex located near the Rio Grande, featuring a series of basaltic cones and ancient lava flows.

Carapacho

A volcanic formation situated near the Llancanelo Lake, known for its wide crater and basaltic composition.

Cerro Trapal

A volcanic elevation in the La Payunia Reserve that serves as a natural viewpoint for observing the surrounding basaltic desert and the Payún Matrú massif.