Rainbow Mountain Peru
The Colors of the Rainbow Mountain
Every time they tell you that something is
impossible, remember a thousand times that in Cusco we have a rainbow mountain,
yes, you did not read wrong, a mountain with 7 colors that can be seen among
imposing snow-capped mountains and reveals its peculiar colors to the view of
the world.
This beautiful geological formation that
nature gives us, located between the districts of Cusipata, province of
Quispicanchis and Pitumarca, province of Canchis surprises viewers by the way
its colors rest on a mountain that, seems to be painted by hand with oil, on
this precious natural canvas.
The colors of the rainbow mountain
Everything has an explanation. The
pigmentation of this beautiful mountain of 7 colors is due to the composition
of minerals such as red clay, sandstone, quartz, iron, and magnesium. This is
not fortuitous, since thanks to its unique coloration, this attraction is the
second most visited destination in Cusco, making it a direct competitor to the
always beloved Machu Picchu.
Thousands of daring travelers come from all
over the world to witness this incredible destination with their own eyes to
climb the rainbow mountain and take the long-awaited selfie at the top, with
the colors in the background. But how do we get there? Now we will tell you.
The walk to Vinicunca
We will get up early. Before signing the rooster, we will take a bus to Llacto, a place
where we can prepare for our walk. I'm not lying to you, it won't be easy, but
it will be worth it.
We will start walking a flat section,
without many climbs, always accompanied by a beautiful landscape typical of a
cold climate, yellow grasslands, clear skies, white clouds, and an icy wind
that makes you reconnect with nature. Relax, we will walk and warm-up, do not
forget your bottle of water!
We will continue like this for
approximately 1 hour and a half, between small stalls of the villagers and
little llamas that appear to keep us company, until the good thing arrives: the
climb.
The last section: We already see the
colors of the rainbow mountain!
Little by little, the colors appear between
the clouds, the air feels a little colder than usual and we feel that it is
time for the heavy walk, this last stretch to reach our goal, we will fulfill
the long-awaited dream of seeing the mountain of 7 colors!
The road is getting steep. We can feel the adrenaline and the desire to reach the goal. We take a breath and continue walking until we reach a path that guides us to the top, we hold onto the ropes, as a way of support, and we move on.
The other passengers are seen in the
distance, at the top, taking pictures, in our last impulse, we take the final
steps and finally, we made it.
At the top of the 7 colors
Indeed, if it has 7
colors! We rest for a moment, we fix ourselves and smile with such satisfaction
of having achieved our mission, to be able to have this wonder of nature in
front of us, in all its splendor. Vinicunca gives us its best view, free of
mist and with a radiant sun that will help us take the long-awaited cover.
Already up, the walk
and all the physical and mental effort have been worth it. We have before us the rainbow mountain and next to one of the apus
considered as a protector god of the city of Cusco, what more can we ask for?
We returned, with our hearts happy to have
achieved it, after capturing the moment in the mind, the heart and the cell
phone, we began the descent, to get to the bus and return, victorious because a
mountain of 7 colors, you cannot see all the days.
Get ready to discover a true wonder of Mother Nature surrounded by a unique ecosystem.
You’ll be able to observe unique species such as the condor, the largest flying bird in the world, or the vicuna, the most beautiful non-domesticated pre-Hispanic animal.
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