Cerro Colorado Vinicunca
Cerro Colorado Vinicunca
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- Kevin ACuyahoga Falls, Ohio136 contributionsGreat views, a workout due to altitude; Be Prepared.After hiking the Inca Trail, went on tour while staying in Cusco in 2019; can't remember the company. Picked up early am. Once parked we were given that short speech of what to expect. Hiking in altitude always an adventure, but after the Inca Trail this was second nature. Great views. Main plateau is 16,500 feet according to our guide company. The top of the "general public" crest 17,0010. And yes, the colors are there; though some pics you see on ads have been touched up.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten March 13, 2024
- EmBerlin, Germany105 contributionsStunning view, worth the short (but strenuous) hikeThis is a relatively newly discovered site, which was hidden under the perma-ice until quite recently. As far as I've gathered, there is no way to visit independently, without a guide. The drive is a bit exhausting, about 3-4 hours from Cusco centre, so the tours would pick you up very early and return you late in the afternoon. Luckily, most tours include both breakfast (which is very early) and lunch (which is late, so consider bringing a snack if you think you'll need it). The bus will get you fairly close to the site itself, leaving only a short trail and then the way up to the top of the mountain with its stunning 360° view. However, despite the short path, the height makes it a rather strenuous walk. My advice is to leave yourself some time in Cusco to adjust to the altitude before you go on this hike, and perhaps do some easier trekks first. If you're not in the best shape but still wants to enjoy the view at the top, there is the option to be led up on a horse back, or rent a dirt bike or an ATV. Due to the height, you will face both the scorching sun and cold winds, so bring comfortable trekking shoes, a hat, enough water, sunscreen and a warm layer. The guides also recommend a rain jacket, as the weather can be unpredictable and turn in a short span. Note that some tours offer the possibility to continue the treck to the Red Valley. This is at least another 30 min, but seems doable with some time strain. A word of caution: This might well be the most popular site for instagramers, perhaps even more so than Machu Picchu, so be prepared to stand in line in front of the best photographic spots for the opportunity to snap some photos.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten May 10, 2024
- Heidy Charlotte1 contributionEach step to the summit was an enriching experience.The Terra Quechua Peru team not only took us to the Montaña de Colores, but immersed us in a profound cultural experience. Every step to the top was full of discoveries, from the unique flora and fauna to the changes in the landscape that reveal centuries of geological history. I highly recommend this agency not only for their professionalism and knowledge, but for their commitment to sustainable tourism that respects and protects this incredible natural environment.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten July 18, 2024
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George
Toronto, Canada106 contributions
Jan 2020
The only real issue would be altitude sickness, but once at the summit - involving a 4 km walk uphill - the sight is breathtaking. If altitude sickness becomes a problem, there are horses to rent for $20.00 US one way for the majority of the 4 km. ytrek.
Written January 18, 2020
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Wilson S
Maine251 contributions
Mar 2019
Amazing views super cool hike and totally worth it, however it is super crowded and can be somewhat overwhelming. People are puking left and right being carried up and down... this is super high altitude people, make sure you have had multiple days to acclimate in cusco. Take it slow and if the weather is good you will be left with some amazing views while being surrounded by 200+ people all clamoring for a great instagram photo. Super crazy but beautiful. I got the trip for free through a job otherwise i dont know if I would suggest it. There are so many other amazing treks around the area.
Written January 5, 2020
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SteveSavatte
Paris, France192 contributions
Aug 2019
We went with Flashpacker connect - one of the only companies that gets you there early, and when we arriveed at the top there were only about 8 tourists around. By the time we came down there were hordes of people jostling for position. Bexare of the difficulty and don't hesitate to ask your guide for oxygen if you need it.
Written January 13, 2020
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McGrath
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Jan 2023
We did the rainbow mountain, with terra quechua peru, and we want to thank and recommend them for their excellent service, seriousness, punctuality, quality of service, excellent guide, the breakfast and lunch were very good and the driver and punctuality were good.
This hike is a bit more challenging than most others in the region due to the altitude. Don't underestimate it and be sure to acclimatize before you start. We really enjoyed having a very professional guide, who showed us some places that were not on the official trail. The scenery is really beautiful and it is an experience I will never forget.!
This hike is a bit more challenging than most others in the region due to the altitude. Don't underestimate it and be sure to acclimatize before you start. We really enjoyed having a very professional guide, who showed us some places that were not on the official trail. The scenery is really beautiful and it is an experience I will never forget.!
Written January 10, 2023
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Yenni M
Bogota, Colombia31 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A place that tests people with low fitness, but that is totally worth it, for those who are not very athletic you can rent horse, motorcycle or quadricycle to get very close to the summit.
It is a place with many visitors so you must be patient, achieving photos without unknown people around is quite complex, the view from the top is wonderful, you have the visual not only of the mountain of colors but also of a nearby glacier.
It's wonderful.
It is a place with many visitors so you must be patient, achieving photos without unknown people around is quite complex, the view from the top is wonderful, you have the visual not only of the mountain of colors but also of a nearby glacier.
It's wonderful.
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Written July 24, 2024
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Sol L
Tel Aviv, Israel126 contributions
Feb 2020
traveled there with a guide named Coca. The company name is Coca Tours. A small, intimate group and recreation in the mountain while climbing and learning about the community's lifestyle and the significance of living at an altitude of over 5,000 meters.
It is strongly recommended but be very attentive to the body, make proper preparation and take a professional guide who also channel a medical response.
For those in a bad situation horses can be taken almost to the edge. From there you can see the mountain of colors, but not in the
It is strongly recommended but be very attentive to the body, make proper preparation and take a professional guide who also channel a medical response.
For those in a bad situation horses can be taken almost to the edge. From there you can see the mountain of colors, but not in the
Written February 25, 2020
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Luis Lopez
Santa Cruz, Bolivia16 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
For people who like to walk and discover new places, I highly recommend it. It is a tour that will take you all day, you will be picked up around 6am from the hotel and you arrive around 9am, from this starting point until you reach the mountain, it is like 2 hours walking, 2 hours that become a little heavy Due to the height (you are at about 5000 meters above sea level) but at a decent pace you can do it.
The last 10-15 minutes are steeper and when you reach the top, you will see the mountain of seven colors and many people, you basically queue to take a photo but in my opinion the adventure is WORTH IT.
If you get tired on the route, there are horses that you can rent to carry you up, although they are a bit painful, we did the entire route walking.
The most recommended way to visit is with a Tour, since the path to the starting point is not easily accessible and is not signposted.
The last 10-15 minutes are steeper and when you reach the top, you will see the mountain of seven colors and many people, you basically queue to take a photo but in my opinion the adventure is WORTH IT.
If you get tired on the route, there are horses that you can rent to carry you up, although they are a bit painful, we did the entire route walking.
The most recommended way to visit is with a Tour, since the path to the starting point is not easily accessible and is not signposted.
Written June 2, 2024
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Carolina C
Bogota, Colombia176 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Impressive and high natural wonder whose beauty goes beyond what the photographs show. It is worth the effort to reach the two viewpoints, the highest is the best. Patience and a slow pace due to the height is recommended, without stopping to reach the objective.
Written August 21, 2023
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thiagosgf
Brazil516 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We took this tour with a local travel agency. The entire tour lasts around 12 hours, leaving the hotel early in the morning and returning in the late afternoon, with a round trip in a van, with breakfast and lunch included, passing through winding roads until reaching the point where the walk begins. climb. The mountain reaches almost 5100 meters in altitude, which is a lot for most people. Despite this, the walk up is a breeze, for those who have already taken the trip to Laguna Humantay, which is much steeper and on rocky terrain, which makes it much more difficult. There is a queue up there to take photos in the best locations. One thing that no one says and that we learned later, from another Peruvian guide, is that this mountain has a high incidence of lightning, not only because of the high height, but because of its mineral composition and the tourists' excess of cell phones and metal trinkets, that attract rays. I recommend taking this into consideration first.
Written January 23, 2024
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MARIS Z
Sigulda, Latvia505 contributions
Feb 2020
Everything depends on weather. The mountain is high more than 5k, it climbed up 2 hours, but didn't see almost anything, because the mountain was foggy. In addition, The atmosphere is also ruined by those lazy fat "boars" carried by poor horses up the mountain.
Written March 6, 2020
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Hi, is it ok to get there by car from Cusco?
Written October 12, 2023
Viajo en Diciembre a Peru , subimos la
Montaña el 31 de diciembre, lloverá mucho?
Written December 1, 2019
Preguntar eso es cómo preguntar si tu vuelo se va a cancelar o demorar ese día. La única forma de saber es monitorear una semana antes en weather channel.
Written December 1, 2019
Hola excelente día. Viajo próximamente a Peru con mi familia, esto incluye un niño de 5 y uno de 1 año😥. Vamos en mayo del 13 al 22 y estaremos mayor parte de los dias en cusco y me encantaría hacer este tour. Los conocedores me pueden decir si es recomendable en esta fecha? Si es recomendable por los niños? Y si hay caballos o algo que no sea tanto la caminata para ir y cuanto cuesta???
Mil gracias por su ayuda
Written April 8, 2019
Hay unos burros que pagando pueden subir casi arriba del todo. Aunque la falta de oxigeno se puede notar igualmente.
Ahora... la satisfacción de subir por el propio pié es inigualable.
Written April 9, 2019
Hallo,
Hab grad zufällig ein Kommentar von dir über den Regenbogenberg gelesen.
Fahre ende des Jahres nach Peru und würde mich freuen wenn du mir deinen alternativ Berg zum Regenbogenberg nennst- mit weniger Leute und dennoch schöne Farben..
Danke und lg
Melanie
Written March 24, 2019
Hallo Melanie, brauchst du einen Guide?
Written April 9, 2019
El mes de febrero es buena época para ir ?
Written January 13, 2019
Hola Xiomara, en realidad has elegido época de lluvia y no van a ser tan visibles los colores, además si hay nevadas tampoco podrá salir el tour.
Realmente la mejor época es de mayo a septiembre más o menos.
Saludos
Written January 14, 2019
Olá, pode me passar a agencia que te levou? Grata e quais o valores na epoca?
Written January 6, 2019
Eu não lembro o nome da agência, Priscila.
Os valores são bem semelhantes de uma pra outra, não altera em praticamente nada.
Esse passeio se não me engano foi 70 soles, e chegando a Vinicunca você paga + 10 soles para os Quechuas que ainda moram por lá. É bom levar trocado.
Written January 6, 2019
Hola, voy la primera semana de noviembre. Aun estare tiempo de visitarla?
Written October 12, 2018
Hola, es buena época pues estás escogiendo primavera, así que aprovecha el paseo que bien vale la pena.
No te quedes sin averiguar la ida a Palcoyo también, pensaría que aún a pesar de la publicidad ganada por Vinicunca, en Palcoyo puedes apreciar mucho más y con menor esfuerzo.
Written October 16, 2018
Hola Mey. Como estaba el clima? Me gustaria ir la primera semana de noviembre
Written October 12, 2018
Hola! En Septiembre hizo bastant calor en cusco. Las mañanas eran frias pero en la tarde el sol muy picante. La caminata se realiza a una gran altura y mientras vas caminando no sientes mucho el frio pero una vez llegas al punto desde donde ves la montaña el viento y frio son fuertes asi que recomiendo ropa abrigada pero cómoda, gorro y tal vez guantes.
Written October 13, 2018
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