VININCUNCA: Beautiful colorful mountain at more than 5200 meters of altitude
Information
Vinincunca is the name of a colorful mountain that is located 140 kilometers from the city of Cusco, it is also known as colored mountain or rainbow mountain, due to the multiple colors of soil that cover this mountain, a product of the minerals that these lands have.
Behind it is the snow-capped Ausangate, considered by rural people as a protective spirit of Cusco and its surroundings. This snowy mountain adds more scenic beauty, leaving locals and visitors astonished.
Due to the distance of this mountain, the tour to see it is a full day.
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Trip Highlights
DISTANCE FROM CUSCO CITY
3 hours and half by car +
1 hour approx. Walking
ALTITUDE
5200 m s. n. m
SEASON
In Cusco Region there are just two seasons the dry season from May-October, and the rainy season from November-April.
WEATHER
Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon around 20 ° C and cooler at nights and mornings, the minimum temperature is 0° C on July.
OPENING HOURS
It is possible to view it without time restrictions, however, to appreciate the beauty of the this place a sunny day is required.
BASIC SERVICES
There are no places where charge phones in Vinincunca, however you can do it at the nearest restaurant
RESTAURANTS
There are restaurants, located one hour before arriving at the checkpoint
HOTELS
There are no hotels
RESTROOMS
There are bathrooms only at the checkpoint, before starting the walk
