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At first glance, the mountain in the Peruvian Andes, with its bands of soil the color of turquoise, lavender, red-violet and gold, seems Photoshopped.
But the otherworldly sight, standing 16,000 feet above sea level, is real. People living nearby call it Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain.
The varicolored mountain, with sediment created from mineral deposits over millions of years, was discovered only about five years ago, locals say. But it has become a must-see attraction for hikers, bringing much-needed cash to the area but also prompting concern about possible damage to the previously unspoiled landscape.
The service is one of the most complete and safest tours in the Mountain of 7 Colors. Includes transportation, entrance fee, tour guide service, typical breakfast and lunch and more.
Starting the day:
4:20am – 5:20am.
Pick up from your hotel and departure from Cusco to Pitumarca Town, average 2-hour trip.
7:20am. Breakfast (Pitumarca Town)
After breakfast we continue the journey to the starting point 20 minutes away.
8:20am Start the walk
On the way you will enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna. Duration between 3 to 4 hours average to arrive at the “Rainbow Mountain”.
10:45am
We will arrive to the “Rainbow Mountain”.
11:20am
Downhill to the starting point.
1:45pm
Lunch in Pitumarca town.
3:00pm
Van from Pitumarca to Cusco City.
6:00pm –7:00pm
Arrive to Cusco city. We finish the activity one block away from the main square.
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