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Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores (literally: Mountain of seven colors), Montaña de Colores (Mountain of colors) or Montaña Arcoíris (Rainbow Mountain), is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,200 metres (17,100 ft) above sea level.
- 5,200 m (17,100 ft)
- Peru
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- Andes
Vinicunca, otherwise known as "Rainbow Mountain", is a mountain in the Cusco region of Peru, near Mount Ausangate. In this area the mountains are partly formed by colored sediments, which give it its unique and surreal aspect.
Jul 29, 2023 · The Rainbow Mountain, or Vinicunca, is an astonishing natural phenomenon in Cusco, Peru. This impressive landscape has become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations due to its uniqueness and unparalleled beauty. What makes this mountain so special is its extraordinary color palette.
Oct 21, 2016 · Discover Rainbow Mountain in Pitumarca, Peru: A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.
Aug 18, 2023 · Its famous striped colours, vibrant in the sunshine, are largely due to weathering and mineral deposits and depending upon the time of the day and time of year these colours can look completely different, giving this mountain an ever-changing appearance. You Have To Take a Tour from Cusco…
Welcome to the official website of Rainbow Mountain Peru, originally known as Vinicunca, found in the Andes mountains of Peru. Here you’ll find everything you need to know from the history and facts to the must-knows when climbing this increasingly popular travel spot.
Feb 2, 2022 · Updated March 29, 2022. Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why. In 2013, the world was introduced to a newly-uncovered geological wonder in Peru known as the Rainbow Mountain. The mountain is aptly named.
