The Andes is a mountain RANGE that stretches along the western coast of South America. It is home to several countries, including Ecuador (7 letters), Chile (5 letters), Peru (4 letters), and Bolivia (6 letters). The Andes are also home to a variety of animals, such as llamas (5 letters), OCA (3 letters), and alpaca (5 letters). Additionally, the Andes are home to the INCA civilization, which was one of the most powerful empires in the pre-Columbian Americas (4 letters). Finally, the Andes are home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including the Aconcagua RANGE (5 letters) and the Alta RANGE (4 letters).