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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - 7 Colors Mountain
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DESCRIPTION
One of the most requested attractions of our Tour, an adventure trip for the most demanding who seek to experience hikes full of impressive views along the way. Located more than 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, on an altitudinal summit located 5,200 meters above sea level. It is a natural mountain formation, dyed in various shades due to the complex combination of minerals in this peculiar land. The slopes and the summit are dyed in various shades such as red, purple, green, yellow, pink and other variations. This tourist attraction was surrounded by ice not many years ago. Since 2016, this place receives hundreds of visitors a day, becoming, along with Machu Picchu, one of the most visited places in Cusco-Peru. Preferred by both foreigners and national tourists. Below is all the information about the Rainbow Mountain.
Why is it called the Mountain of 7 Colors?
According to various investigations carried out in the area, the multicolored hues are due to the different minerals that cover the area in layers: red clay and mud (pink), clay (red), sandstone (white), marl (lavender), clay and copper oxide (green) and limonite (brown yellow). These natural substances began to form 65 million years ago when water and rain covered its slopes and peaks. Over time, the extreme climate thawed the snow that formed there, revealing to the world what is today one of the most important tourist attractions in Cusco.
Vinicunca Elevation: Located at 5200 meters above sea level.
Location and height – This amazing place is located in the Andes of Peru, in the department of Cusco and province of Canchis, at 5,200 m.a.s.l., an area of considerable elevation. It belongs to the town of Pitumarca who call it the ‘Cerro Colorado’. Because it is located on the way to the imposing Ausangate snow-capped mountain, this site was known long before by adventurers who dared to make the trek. And later, the photos they posted on Facebook and Instagram made this wonderful destination gain popularity. Since 2016, it has been a highly visited tourist attraction.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Bus Cusco – Cusipata – Chirihuani
Pick up from your hotels, from there we will head towards one of the most anticipated destinations: the Mountain of 7 Colors (Vinicunca).
We will leave in a private transport towards the Mountain. The route we will take will have as its first stop the center of the city of Chirihuani in the district of Cusipata, in that place we will have a delicious Andean breakfast.
The hike to Apu Vinicunca will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes uphill until reaching the foothills of Valle Rojo, the access point to this mystical site.
We will then walk along a path that will gradually change the landscape to mountains of intense colors and small streams of icy water that feed and give life to this valley. We will reach an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level, the height of the majestic Vinicunca mountain.
Then, already at our long-awaited destination, we will have enough time to take beautiful photos in the colorful landscapes and thus immortalize this unforgettable experience.
We will also have the service of a specialized guide with whom we will learn the whole history behind the Vinicunca mountain.
Then, we will begin the return to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious typical Cusco lunch.
At the end of the tour, our private transportation will be waiting for us to return to the city of Cusco.
PRICE
The price is completely customizable and can be flexibly adjusted to your personal preferences and style. It is primarily determined by the accommodation chosen, the dates of the trip, and other personalized preferences along the way.
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- Hotel reservations are subject to availability.
- Prices do not include IGV for Peruvian passengers.
INCLUDES IN THE PACKAGE
- What does this tour include?
Transportation Cusco – Chirihuani – Cusco
1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Professional accredited guide
First aid kit
What does this tour not include?
Food, except as mentioned.
Entrance to the Mountain (20 PEN)
Flights.
Does not include horses (you can rent them directly)
Extra expenses (such as tips or others)
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1 DAY
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - 7 Colors Mountain
Destinations visited: Cusco, Cusipata, Chirihuani.
Style: Religioso, Cultural, Arqueológica, Aventura y Experimental.
