South America, Aconcagua

Publication Year: 1952.

Aconcagua. It was reported some months ago that an Argentine military mission had set up three huts on Aconcagua, at 4200 m., 6400 m. and 6700 m. The last, which is the highest in the world, is named for General Perón. In February 1952 it was reported that two priests had carried a statue of Our Lady of Carmel to the summit, placed it in an improvised sanctuary, and offered mass.