Huemui Mountains

The central Andes rise steeply above the valleys of Chile, their ridges and snowfields forming a great barrier to the lands east of the mountains. Volcanoes such as Tinguiririca stand among the peaks of this section of the cordillera. Streams from the high country descend through narrow valleys towards the cultivated lowlands. Snow, exposed rock and the great height of the passes make these mountains a striking contrast to the country below.