Mount Vinicunca - Rainbow Mountain

Still unknown about ten years ago, this site is now the second attraction of the region of Cusco after Machu Picchu. After a walk of a few hours to exceed by little the 5000 meters of altitude (5036), the view is simply incredible on this mountain. The geological layers of different materials let appear several colors aligned the ones after the other, from where its nickname of Mountain Rainbow or Mountain of the 7 colors. A little further on, the walk can be extended to enjoy the other unique landscape: the Red Valley. And in the background of the whole site, the enormous Mount Ausangate. To do absolutely!