Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

About

A mountain painted with vibrant, natural colors, a truly otherworldly landscape

Why go

• The views as you are walking to the top there are seriously otherworldly
• It's absolutely worth going
• Rivals Machu Picchu as a must do hike when in Peru

Must try

• Take a horse 80% of the way
• Take an ATV up the mountain
• Hike through the red valley
• Take a motorcycle up
• Take photos with alpacas

Pro tips

• Book the 3:00am tour to beat the crowd
• Acclimate in Cusco a few days in advance
• Dress in layers
• Go early to avoid crowds
• Take an ATV tour through Red Valley

Good to know

• The altitude is no joke
• The colors are softer, earthier, and much more subtle than the hyper-saturated photos
• It's super crowded

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (1802 reviews)

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