
See the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain in Peru
π Peruπ Repeatableπ€ 13+
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Trek to 17,000 feet to witness one of Peru's most Instagram-famous natural wonders - a mountain striped in vivid reds, yellows, and purples from mineral deposits. The thin air makes this challenging, but the otherworldly landscape is worth every labored breath. Start early to avoid afternoon clouds and crowds.
Difficulty
65/100Hard
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Cost
$800 β $2,500
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Time
weekend
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
hiking boots, altitude medication
People who tried this
βBe mindful of the altitude. At 17,000 feet above sea level, even walking becomes increasingly difficult, so itβs important to be mindful of the way you feel and do not push yourself past your limits. Take it slow. I was moving at about the pace of 1-Mississippi-2-Mississippi and still was at the front of my group.β
βBut if you are going during rainy season, first off, wear hiking boots and waterproof ones depending on the time of year. Sneakers are not enough and will be soaked through in wet weather. The hike is high in the mountains and even though it's near freezing the sun is incredibly hot. Most of the hike I had to carry my coat, sweatshirt and long sleeve shirt because I was sweating to death.β
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