Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)

Cusco & Sacred Valley

Rainbow Mountain

Vinicunca’s striped slopes high in the Andes

Destinations
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Best time to visit
May – September
Altitude
5,036 m / 16,520 ft
Suggested stay
Full day

A spectacular high-altitude hike to the mineral-striped slopes of Vinicunca, best done early and with private transport to beat the crowds.

A full-day excursion from Cusco reaching over 5,000 meters. We recommend it only after a few days of acclimatization.

When to go

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  • Good
  • Rainy season

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