Rising more than 2,000 meters above sea level near Nazca in southern Peru, Cerro Blanco is frequently cited as the tallest sand dune on the planet. Its steep slopes attract sandboarders and hikers willing to make the multi-hour climb. The dune's exact height is debated because shifting sand alters its profile over time.
Record no. MRB-2026-005996
World's Tallest Sand Dune
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