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Photo: Alec Gamoff, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Vinicunca's striped ridge became famous only around 2015. It is now one of the busiest day trips from Cusco, with a 1.5 to 2 hour climb to a viewpoint at about 5,000 m.
It is high and hard, so do it after a few days at altitude. The nearby Palccoyo has similar colours with a far easier walk.
Vinicunca or Palccoyo?
Vinicunca is the famous single ridge, with crowds of 1,000 or more on busy days. Palccoyo has three striped hills, a 30 to 60 minute walk and very few visitors. Our Rainbow Mountain guide compares them with hike profiles.
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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): questions
Is Rainbow Mountain hard?
The distance is short, but the altitude makes it tough. Most people walk slowly with many stops; horses are available for most of the climb.
When should I do Rainbow Mountain?
After at least three nights at altitude, between May and September for clear skies.