This is the free hike to Rainbow Mountain

Montaña de 7 colores

The Rainbow Mountain, also called Vinicunca, is the second most popular tourist attraction in Cusco, only after Machu Picchu. This high mountain has various colors and shades on its slopes. This is due to the large amount of minerals formed millions of years ago. It is located about 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco and about 5,200 meters above sea level. To get there you must take a free but challenging final hike. Learn more!

How much does it cost to go to Vinicunca, the rainbow mountain?

Its real name is Winikunka or Vinicunca, a Quechua word that refers to the black stones that surround this hill in the shape of a neck: ‘Wini’ is black stone and ‘Kunka’, neck. Today, due to the great reception of tourists from all over the world, it became popular as: the rainbow mountain, the red […]