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Vinicunca or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in Peru with an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level. 5,200 feet, and yes, that's higher than any mountain range in the U.S.
At the distance is the snow capped Ausangate Mountain of the Peruvian Andes range.
This is the view we had when we did a trek to the Rainbow Mountain this Feb. We were lucky that it didn't rain though it did drop a few mist which enhanced the colors of the mountains.
Sadly to say, I wasn't able to trek to the top - am not as fit as I thought I am, but am glad I had the opportunity to view the dramatic changes of light and shadow every minute as the sun playing hide and seek through the moving clouds.
A very good source of info regarding trekking to Rainbow Mountain:
theplanetd.com/rainbow-mountain-peru/
www.roamingaroundtheworld.com/why-not-to-trek-rainbow-mou...
Visiting the vinicunca is one of the attractions that you should visit on your visit to Cusco, there are many routes such as pitumarca, cusipata. but the journey is considerably long to walk, wait don't be scared! If you are one of those who do not like the idea of walking so much there are other options offered by the local villagers. Horseback riding is a good option to get to Rainbow Mountain .
Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,200 metres (17,100 ft) above sea level
Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco area. It has an altitude of 5,200 meters.
My hike to Rainbow Mountain in Peru was like torture in all 9 circles of Dante's Inferno... But now, when it’s all over and in the past, I remember this day with a smile, as one of the worst ones in my life that, somehow, I am masochistically happy about...
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Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco area. It has an altitude of 5,200 meters.
My hubby said this Peruvian landscape reminded him of Skyrim...
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Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco area. It has an altitude of 5,200 meters.
Covered in snow and ice Nevado Auzangate (6,384m) of Cordillera Vilcanota in Andes of Peru.
On the first plan visible is Montana Vinicunca known more as thew Rainbow Mountain. I bet you never seen it from this perspective. Notice how many people is hiking the path to the top.
Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,200 metres (17,100 ft) above sea level
Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,200 metres (17,100 ft) above sea level
The water droplets act like small prisms. They refract and disperse the incident sunlight, then reflect it internally, and finally refract it again when it comes out of the raindrop.
Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco area. It has an altitude of 5,200 meters.
The Mountain of 7 Colors surprises you with a landscape full of reddish, turquoise, and golden tones. It is an ideal hike to enjoy the outdoors in one of the most famous places in Peru.
During the tour you can appreciate open valleys, natural viewpoints, and panoramic views that stand out in the middle of the Andes Mountains.