Pallay Punchu - Apu T'acllo Layo - Canas

About

Rainbow colored mountain peak with a giant lake below, alternative to Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu

Why go

• Feels like hiking on another planet
• Just as stunning but with no crowds
• An incredible, less crowded alternative to Rainbow Mountain

Must try

• Hike through rainbow-colored mountains
• See colorful mountains without much tourist
• Explore the hidden gem rainbow mountain

Pro tips

• Tours start early morning (around 4–5 am) from Cusco
• Hike is short (moderate difficulty due to altitude)
• Drive to the trailhead takes about 3–4 hours
• Take two local buses to reach a small village called layo
• Spend the night in one of the few guest houses in layo

Good to know

• Make sure you’re well acclimatized before going
• Bring oxygen
• Drive to the parking lot can be treacherous

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Rating

4.9 / 5 (19 reviews)

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