Peru Rainbow Mountains
This photograph does show a real location in peru.
Peru rainbow mountains. It is also known as vinicunca a word originating from perus native tongue quechua which translates to colored mountain. The rainbow mountain of peru within the ausangate mountains are a geological wonder of the world. It is now one of the most picturesque places to visit in peru.
The vinicunca trek is one of cusco. Welcome to the official website of rainbow mountain peru originally known as vinicunca found in the andes mountains of peru. Experience the spectacular views offered from the rainbow mountain.
Welcome to rainbow mountain cusco journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes snow capped peaks herds of alpaca and arrive at the ultimate destination the rainbow mountain hidden deep in the andes. Considered a holy site in peru the mountain has become a hotspot for international. Here youll find everything you need to know from the history and facts to the must knows when climbing this increasingly popular travel spot.
However this mountain range is not officially called the rainbow mountains and the colors in this image have been digitally enhanced. Vinicunca or winikunka also called montana de siete colores montana de colores or rainbow mountain is a mountain in the andes of peru with an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level. It is located on the road to the ausangate mountain in the peruvian andes in the cusco region between the districts of cusipata province of quispicanchi pitumarca and the province of canchis.
Rainbow mountain is at an altitude of more than half of mount everest. Rainbow mountains in peru. Posted on november 11 2020 overview.
Share the trail with quechua speaking llama herders beneath some of perus tallest snowpeaks. The mountain is made up of 14 different colorful minerals. Maria swaerd moment getty images.
The ausangate rainbow mountains of peru credit. Planning a trip to peru. Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive ausangate mountain towering in the distance.