Saturday, June 8, 2019

Everything You Need To Know about Rainbow Mountain

Most tourists head to Peru for the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. But if you want to see a different but equally stunning side of Peru, you have to visit Rainbow Mountain.
Located in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco just 3 hours away from the historical center, Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. As you could guess, the mountain is famed for its natural, multi-colored beauty at a staggering 5,200m above sea level. This rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavendar, gold and other colors.
 It was only recently discovered due to the snow melting revealing the hidden gem that’s still considered holy by many until this day. Since its discovery, Rainbow Mountain as slowly started gaining popularity and has even been listed in National Geographic’s “Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die”.
Top Facts
· Rainbow Mountain is at an altitude of more than half of Mount Everest
· It is also known as Vinicunca, a word originating from Peru’s native tongue Quechua, which translates to “colored mountain”
· The mountain is made up of 14 different, colorful minerals
· Just 4 years ago it was entirely covered in snow, making it impossibe to fully witness the beauty of the mountain
· Temperatures still drop below 0 at night – good to know for anyone visiting Rainbow Mountain on a multi-day Ausangate trek
· Llamas and alpacas can be seen dotted all along the route to Vinicunca
· Weather can change rapidly from snow to rain to blistering sun in the space of an hour
· You can rent a horse at any point on the way if you begin to find the trek difficult – you do not need to have one hired from the beginning
 What to Bring an Wear
· Hiking shoes or athletic shoes
· Thick, hiking socks
· Hiking pants or workout pants
· Shirt or tank top
· Sweatshirt
· Hiking Jacket (preferably waterproof)
· Scarf
· Gloves
· Beanie
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