Rainbow mountain (Vinicunca) is a must if you are in Peru. Recommend the dry season june-august especially) to visit the mountain and trek to the top as wet season the colours are not as pronounced due to wet ground. However you maybe lucky on a dry day in wet season to get a good shot of the contrasting colours. Good hike to the top. For myself, being fairly used to regular exercise this was moderate difficulty. Altitude is more the issue and would advise taking it slow and working on breathing pattern. Pack some coca leaves/coca candy and take on water regularly. There are two steeper parts of the hike but which are relatively short, the rest is slightly easier. Horses were also available as...
Read moreAn amazing day trek. The trek was short but a really high altitude. So, you will find beautiful Andes views. You will meet a lot of locals on the way. When i reached there i got a snowy view. I even liked it more. The trek was not that expensive also. I will definitely recommend you doing this. This trek is a part of Ausungate trek, which is one of the best...
Read moreIt's a rough day, but the view at the end is worth it. Wake up at 3 am, 3 hour drive with a breakfast stop on the way. Dress warm (but layers), as the morning is close to freezing, but will warm up later. Take the horses, as all the difficult sections are on foot anyway, with the altitude, the horses are a nice...
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