The Extreme Points Of South America
Here is a mention of the southern, northern, eastern, and westernmost points of the continent of South America. The list also includes the highest and lowest points of the continent.
Highest Point In South America
Mount Aconcagua, 22,838 ft above sea level
The most elevated point in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere, and the tallest mountain outside Asia is Mount Aconcagua. The mountain has an elevation of 22,838 ft. It is located in Argentina鈥檚 Mendosa Province and is a part of the Andes mountain range. The mountain also has several glaciers including Ventisquero Horcones, the largest one.
Lowest Point In South America
Laguna del Carb贸n, 344 ft below sea level
The salt lake Laguna del Carb贸n is regarded as the lowest point in the entire continent of South America. The lake is part of Argentina鈥檚 Corpen Aike Department. It is also on records for being the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere and the 7th lowest point on Earth. The lake is located at an elevation of 344 ft below sea level.
Northernmost Point In South America (islands + mainland)
Santa Catalina Island, Colombia, 13掳 23鈥� 18鈥� N, 81掳 22鈥� 25鈥� W
The northernmost point of South America lies in the Santa Catalina Island that is part of Colombia鈥檚 department of San Andr茅s y Providencia. The island is connected to the Providencia Island via the 330 ft long footbridge.
Northernmost Point In South American Mainland
Punta Gallinas, 12掳27鈥�31鈥砃 71掳40鈥�8鈥砏
Punta Gallinas is mainland South America鈥檚 northernmost point. It is a headland on the Caribbean Sea coast of Colombia鈥檚 La Guajira Department. The headland also houses South America鈥檚 northernmost lighthouse that is 659 ft tall.
Southernmost Point In South America (islands + mainland)
鈥樏乬uila Islet, 56掳32鈥�16鈥砈 68掳43鈥�10鈥砏
The islet is South America鈥檚 southernmost point and is a member of the Diego Ram铆rez Islands group. The islet is located about 800 km away from the nearest Antarctic locations like Greenwich Island and the South Shetland Islands. The islet is also only about 950 km away from mainland Antarctica.
Cook Island, 59掳27鈥睸 027掳10鈥瞁
If the British overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is regarded to lie within the territorial boundaries of South America then Cook Island can be regarded as the southernmost point in South America. The island is located at a very remote location in the south Atlantic Ocean. The island is uninhabited, heavily glaciated and has the highest elevation of 3,658 ft.
Westernmost Point Of South America (islands + mainland)
Darwin Island, 1.678掳N 92.003掳W
The Darwin Island, the smallest island in the Gal谩pagos Archipelago, can be regarded as the westernmost point of South America. The island occupies an area of only 1 square km and the Pacific Ocean鈥檚 waters surrounding the island is thriving with wildlife.
Motu Nui, 27掳12鈥�4鈥砈 109掳27鈥�18鈥砏
If the Easter Island is considered to be within the boundaries of the South American continent, then Motu Nui, Chile鈥檚 most westerly place, can be regarded as the westernmost point on the continent. The island serves as the habitat for several species of seabirds. It is a volcanic island with the summit of the volcano located at an elevation of 2,000 meters above sea level.
Westernmost Point Of The South American Mainland
Punta Pari帽as, 4掳40鈥�58鈥砈 81掳19鈥�43鈥砏
Punta Pari帽as is the westernmost point in mainland Peru. The point is located in Peru鈥檚 Piura Region. The site hosts an active lighthouse and a popular beach in close proximity. The headland can also be ascended to enjoy an amazing view of seals below.
Easternmost Point Of South America
Ilha do Sul, 20掳29鈥�50鈥砈 28掳50鈥�51鈥砏
Ilha do Sul is regarded as the easternmost point in South America. It is located in the Brazilian archipelago of Trindade and Martin Vaz that is a part of the State of Esp铆rito Santo in Brazil.
Montagu Island, 58掳30鈥�43鈥砈 26掳16鈥�7鈥砏
If the South Sandwich Islands are considered to be a part of the continent of South America then the Montagu Island can be regarded as the continent鈥檚 easternmost point. The island is located off Antarctica鈥檚 coast on the Weddell Sea. The islands are a member of a British Overseas Territory. James Cook first discovered the island in 1775 and the first person to land on the island was Carl Anton Larsen, an explorer, and whaler from Norway. He landed on the island in 1908.
Easternmost Point Of South American Mainland, 7掳9鈥�19鈥砈 34掳47鈥�35鈥砏
Ponta do Seixas, 7掳9鈥�19鈥砈 34掳47鈥�35鈥砏
It is the easternmost point of mainland South America and the entire mainland Americas. The cape is located in eastern Brazil鈥檚 Para铆ba state on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape of the area features white sandy beaches and flat-topped sedimentary deposits of elevations between 150 and 500 ft.
