Vinicunca, The Rainbow Mountain PeruVinicunca, The Rainbow Mountain Peru


Everyday thousands of people from all over the world come here to experience the excellent combination of these magical rainbow colors and the majestic beauty of the high Andean glacier-covered mountains of the Ausangate Massif.

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Rainbow Mountain Peru has become one of the Top Destinations in South America. Actually, it is one of the most popular destinations in the whole world. The Quechua name of Rainbow Mountain is Winicunca, but it is more well known as Full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour or Rainbow Mountain. It is one of the most spectacular mountains in the Ausangate group.

This Mountain’s amazing colorations are due to the mineral content of the soil and to the effect of erosion on the sedimentary rocks of the hillsides. This is why it is called the magical 7 Color Mountain. Nowadays every traveler wants to experience this alternative adventure by climbing up the most colorful mountain in the world. Today it has become one of the newest and most fantastic tourist attractions in Peru and in all of South America.

Everyday thousands of people from all over the world come here to experience the excellent combination of these magical rainbow colors and the majestic beauty of the high Andean glacier-covered mountains of the Ausangate Massif.

The most recent edition of National Geographic Magazine has named this incredibly picturesque scenic attraction as one of the 100 places that you should be sure to visit before you die. Therefore, if you are planning to Travel in Peru, you should include visiting Rainbow Mountain Cusco.

Where Does the Name, Vinicunca, come from?
The word, Vinicunca, comes from the Quechua place name, Winicunca, which signifies HILL WITH A NARROW NECK.

Where is Rainbow Mountain Located in Peru?
The Mountain of the Seven Colors, Vinicunca, is located near Cusco. The exact location is: it is part of the Vilcanota Mountain Range of the Andes (Ausangate Peak). It is between the Cusipata and the Pitumarca communities, in the provinces of Quispicanchi and Canchis, in the Cusco region of the southern part of Peru.

Its exact co-ordinates are:

13°52’8.51″ South Latitude.
71°18’12.76″ West Longitude.
What is the Altitude of Rainbow Mountain Peru?
The altitude or elevation of the Mountain of Colors is about 17,060 ft. or 5,200 meters above sea level. Because of the altitude this mountain is considered sacred by the people of the local villages and is called Apu Winicunca – Vinicunca (APU means GOD in Quechua).

What is the Weather and the Temperature Like on Rainbow Mountain?
Because it is located high in the Peruvian Andes, the climate of Mountain of Seven Colours is cold. The average annual temperature is between 7 and 12 °C.

The daily weather varies considerably. From December through March it is quite cloudy, and sometimes the rains are very intense. On the other hand, during the dry season months, from April to November, the nights are cold and the days are sunny and warm.

In June and July, sometimes there is snow and ice.

How was Rainbow Mountain Formed?
According to the geologists of the Geological Society of Peru, Vinicunca Mountain was formed in the same way that most of the mountains of the great Andean Mountain Range were formed. Movement of the tectonic plates forced marine sediment upward, forming a vast range of high mountains.

The colorations of this Colorful Mountain in Peru are due to the oxidation of the minerals present in the soil through erosion, humidity, and other geological factors.

At some time in the past, the mountain was covered with blocks of ice. It was a glacier-covered, snow-capped peak. Due to global warming activity and the changing climate, the ice all melted and left in its place this incredibly colorful landscape which demonstrates how beautiful and how fragile the ecology of the planet Earth really is.

Why is this Mountain Rainbow-Colored?
According to the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura in Cusco, the colors that you see at the Mountain of Seven Colors Peru are caused by the presence of the following minerals:

The rose color is due to red clay, mud, and sand.
The white is due to sandstone rich in arsenic and calcium carbonate.
The red is due to iron rich clay which was laid down during the Upper Tertiary period.
The green is composed of phyllites and clays rich in ferro-magnesium.
The earthy brown is a product of fanglomerate which is composed of rock with magnesium which was laid down during the Quaternary era
And the mustard yellow is due to the presence of calcareous sandstone rich in sulfur.

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