It is known in both ways Rainbow Mountain or Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca, the original name comes from two Quechua voices Wini rumi Black stone Kunka neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck.
The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color:
Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands.
White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone.
Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates.
Red: argillites and clays.
Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide.
Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).
Що включено
- First aid kit.
- Hotel pick-up.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Tourist Transportation.
- Trekking poles Blankets Oxigen.
- 01 Breakfast 01 semi Buffete Lunch.
Що не включено
- Special customer costs.
- Horses in case the client requires it, costs from s/70.00 soles per section Approx.
- Entrance ticket to the mountain s/30.00 soles per person.
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Додаткова інформація
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness