Rainbow Mountain – Palcoyo
You have probably heard about the Vinicunca Mountain. However we need to inform you that there is another mountain range which is similar to it “The rainbow mountain range of Palccoyo” that gives you impressive view much like Vinicunca but it’s easier to reach with less effort and less time walking.
The Rainbow Mountain range of Palccoyo is little known and is located in the community of Palccoyo in the district of Checacupe at about 4900 m.a.s.l.
It’s an experience recommended to lovers of trekking and mystical tourism because of the impressive stone forest that you can visit.
From Palccoyo you can see the impressive Ausangate mountain.
Desde “la Cordillera Arcoíris de Palccoyo” se puede visualizar la impresionante montaña del Ausangate.
- Altitude: 3300 – 5000 meters
- Season: April to November
- Length: 1 Day
- Level of difficulty: Medium
Itinerary
Itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel around 6:00 a.m. and head towards the south east of Cusco in our private transportation. After about 2 hours we arrive in Checcacupe where we can visit it’s colonial church which is part of the Andean baroque route, here we can also see an Incan bridge and the colonial bridge of the city. We continue for 1 hour before reaching the starting point of the trek at 4900 m.a.s.l. where we walk for about 45 minutes passing through the unique formations of the rainbow mountain range before reaching the highest point of our excursion at 5000 meters.
We have a spectacular view of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain and when we reach the top we get a marvelous view of the Vilcanota mountain range.
We have about one hour to explore the place and take photos. We descend for 30 minutes until reaching the starting point where we’ll have our box lunch before returning to Cusco (approx.. 3.5 hours). We drop you off at your hotel once getting to Cusco.
Include / Not Included
Included
- Transportation turn and return from your hotel in Cusco.
- Box lunch
- Entrance fees to the church in Checcacupe (Closed on sundays) and Palccoyo
- Oxigen and first aid kit
- Professional guide (English/Spanish)
Not included
- Beverages and snacks
- Dinner
- Tips
Recomemended
Recomendations
- It’s recommended to arrive in Cusco atleast one day before beginning this trek so you can acclimatize.
