Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca Mountain, Cusco

Rainbow Mountain or more well-known by the local settlers like Mountain Colorado, lately this route in the Region of Cusco has become well-known; that is why in this publication of Peru Andea Travel we will let you know the details of this amazing natural geological formation.

Located in Vinicunca, Quipicanchis province, Cusco. Its geological formations reveal all its splendor, contrasted with the blue sky form a formidable barrier between the desert of the coast and the Amazon jungle, dominated by the beautiful snowy Ausangate (6 384 m), one of the great apus (Divinity of the Incas) of this region.

The Vinicunca Mountains is one of the spectacular places of the Ausangate Mountain range, it awaits a natural coloration, this coloration is due to the presence of sedimentary stones in erosion. What is impressive is how the stones have been formed to form a set of seven colors.

The height of the mountain is approximately 5,000 meters above sea level.

After a 3-hour bus ride from the city center of Cusco, a 4-hour walk begins to reach the mountain from which you can admire the Rainbow Mountain Trek and the beautiful valley that surrounds it. The return is less difficult and could be done in approximately 2 hours.

The visit to this site has an addition as special as the mountain of colors, I mean the imposing snow-capped Ausangate, a wonderful and beautiful view. The sacrifice that this walk implies is rewarded with the unique natural wonders that you will admire and that will surely be an important part of your life.