About
A mountain painted with rainbow stripes, offering stunning views after a challenging hike.
Why go
- Stunning natural attraction with colorful mineral-painted glory
- High altitude, high reward
- Striking, high-altitude peak streaked with vivid bands of red, yellow, and green
Must try
- Hike to the summit
- Visit the Red Valley
- Take an ATV tour
- Ride horses part of the way
- See the llamas and alpacas
Pro tips
- Start your day trip around 2-3 AM to avoid crowds
- Acclimatize to the altitude for a few days in Cusco
- Take ATVs or horses to manage altitude sickness
- Pack warm clothes and layers
- Bring cash for snacks and photo ops
Good to know
- High altitude (over 5,000m) can be challenging
- Expect crowds, especially later in the day
- The actual mountain colors may be less bright than edited photos
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (1023 reviews)