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The mountain of colors, called by the local people Vinicunca (vini; colors and cunca; colors), is located south of the city of Cusco, in the Cordillera of the Peruvian Andes, in the province of Canchis, district Pitumarca.
For more than 15 years, this entire area was under snow, a permanence hidden in time, as well as from the sight of human beings. Due to global warming, this area has been affected by the sun, and thanks to the thawing snow, it has been discovered by hikers on the Ausangate trekking route, which is very close to this mountain. It is so thanks to the photographs taken and the diffusion of the internet, this place has been visited and today, is the second most visited place in the city of Cusco, after Machu Picchu.
The coloration of the mountain is due to the geological formation, the mixture of water and minerals that give it a tonality of different colors such as red, green, purple, pink, and other variations that give the natural magic to this place.
If Machu Picchu is beautiful for being a human creation, the mountain of colors is more beautiful for being a natural creation, without the participation of the hand of man.
We will pick you up from your hotel (accommodation) at 4.30 am. In our private transportation. To then have an approximate journey of 3 hours to the starting point of our hike. From the city of Cusco to the first stop (breakfast), 1 hour and a half of travel, very close to the bridge of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast in a tourist restaurant (Colca Buffet Restaurant).
After our breakfast place, we will have one hour and a half more trip until we arrive at the starting point, called Fulawasipata (4,660 meters. / 15,285 feet.). From there we will start our hike. The trek is moderate at the beginning, but if you have problems with altitude sickness, you will have the opportunity to rent the services of a horse, provided by the local people. On the way, we will observe the presence of llamas and alpacas.
The trekking distance is 7 km / 4.35 miles. Being in its first hour of moderate, and almost reaching the place of observation the road is a little steep. But this is part of the challenge. Upon reaching the highest point (5,200 meters / 17,056 feet), we will be able to observe the beauty of this colorful mountain, which resembles a rainbow, and the most important Apu (sacred mountain) of the Cusco area, the Apu Ausangate (6,384 meters / 20,939 feet).
After taking group or individual photos, we will begin to descend, the hike being more gentle. As we descend, we will feel happier and happier to have accomplished this personal challenge of having reached the highest point. Our transportation will be waiting for us at the starting point, to then transfer us to our lunch place (restaurant), where we will enjoy a great buffet lunch, tasting local and Peruvian food.
After an hour and a half more of the tour, we will arrive at the city of Cusco, and then we will leave you at your hotel (accommodation). Happy and content to have accomplished a personal challenge.
Private transportation
Official Tourist Guide
Breakfast and lunch
Entrance fees to the Colored Mountain
Drinks
Gratuities
Prices
PRIVATE GROUP PRICES (Any date)
PRIVATE GROUP PRICES (Any date)