Vinicunca Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
rainbow mountain of Peru, touristic venue
About Vinicunca
Vinicunca, otherwise known as "Rainbow Mountain", is a mountain in the Cusco region of Peru, near Mount Ausangate. In this area the mountains are partly formed by colored sediments, which give it its unique and surreal aspect. Although there have few people living in small villages around the place, it is only become a popular tourist attraction since 2015. The first guided tours were available in January 2016, but now almost all agencies in Cusco offer day trips and the place is set to become a major tourist attraction in a short time. Even on rainy / cloudy days the site can get crowded with a large number of hikers climbing to the top at the same time. Be aware that the lookout itself, from where you get the best view of the real Rainbow Mountain and its surroundings, is just a small hi
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