Perhaps the most notable of these animals is the quetzal, for whom the park was named. Although the bird is renowned for being elusive and skittish, park authorities claim that the quetzal is easier to spot here than in the cloud forests of Monteverde and Santa Elena, which lay to the north.
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain on the South American continent. Its summit is 22,834 feet (6,960 meters) above sea level. It is located in Argentina. Image of Mount Aconcagua copyright by iStockPhoto and Cristian Lazzari.
âThe good news is: Denali is still the tallest peak in North America,â said Treadwell. At least for now, that position is still relatively safe. The second tallest peak on the continent is Canadaâs Mount Logan, and even with the height adjustment, Denali is a comfortable 680 feet taller than its closest competitor. Perhaps because of this fact, most climbers reacted with apathy to the mountainâs downsizing.