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Rainbow Mountain

Vinicunca & Palcoyo

Rainbow Mountain, as it’s usually called in marketing, is called Vinicunca by the people who live in the area. Similar to Humantay Lake, this is a 4-hour drive each way and about a 3 hour walk total.

Most tour agencies in Cusco offer trips to Rainbow Mountain. Be aware that it’s an 8 hour round trip drive for about a 3 hour hike.

The hike

The hike itself ascends to 5,200m (17,060ft) which is not a comfortable altitude for most people. It has been heavily marketed as a “must do” in the Cusco area without a lot of education about what it’s like to hike at that altitude. However, it is a beautiful place and if you like high altitude, it’s an option. It’s also a great place to see cara cara falcon (photo below) up close, as they soar the thermals close to the summit.

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Cusco Region Day Hikes

Images by Heather Jasper