mountain of 7 colors - vinicunca

MOUNTAIN OF 7 COLORS

This amazing place is located in the Andes of Peru, in the department of Cusco and province of Canchis, at 5,200 meters above sea level. It belongs to the town of Pitumarca who call it the 'Cerro Colorado'

The mountain of the 7 Colors (also called Vinicunca or simply ‘rainbow’) is located approximately 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco. It is a mountainous formation tinged with various hues with a complex combination of minerals. The slopes and summit are stained in various hues including red, purple, green, yellow, pink, and other variations. This tourist attraction was surrounded by ice not many years ago.