Meet the three colored mountains in Cusco:

• Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca (Winikunka).
• Rainbow mountain of Palcoyo (Palccoyo).
• Mountain of colors Pallay Ponchu (Pallya Punchu).

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

The famous mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is the second main attraction of the city of Cusco, and is considered a very cozy and quiet place. To get to the mountain of 7 colors it is advisable to be in good physical condition since it requires a walk of approximately 1 hour and a half.

Recommendations to visit the mountain of colors:
• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• Be in moderate physical condition.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.
• You can also visit the Red Valley

Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo

The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the perfect option for those who do not want to do a lot of walking. Palcoyo is considered the other mountain of colors and first cousin of the mountain of colors Vinicunca. Palcoyo is considered today as the perfect alternative to Vinicunca.

Recommendations to visit Palcoyo:
• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• It is not necessary to be in good physical condition, Palcoyo only requires a 30 minute walk.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.
• Too you can visit the stone forest and Inca bridge Checacupe.

Mountain of colors Pallay Poncho

The sharp mountain of Pallay Punchu or also known as Pallay Poncho was recently discovered and promises to be a very popular tourist attraction in Cusco. It is also known as the Cerro de los colores with sharp points, the Sharp Mountain of colors or Pallay Poncho del Apu Taqllo Apacheta is a geological formation located 3 hours from the city of Cusco (194 kilometers by car).

Recommendations to visit Pallay Poncho:

• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• Be in moderate physical condition.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.

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Rainbow mountain tour

Now that you know these three mountains, you can choose and enjoy getting to know each of them or the one you like the most. You can visit any of the colored mountains with a tour or on your own.

The rainbow mountain Palcoyo is an alternative to Vinicunca “Mountain of 7 colors“. Palcoyo receives very few travelers, since it is still not as well known as Vinicunca, but for those who have already visited they say that it is a unique and unforgettable experience, and very happy to have visited another mountain of colors.

How to get to Palcoyo

To get to Palcoyo you must first travel by car approximately 3 hours to the district of Combapata, take into account that you must turn left before reaching the town. There you can see the Checacupe bridge, a suspension bridge that was manufactured by the Quechuas. Once there you must travel for 1 hour by road until you reach a parking lot. From there you can see the colorful mountains, then at a slow pace, approximately 45 minutes to reach the Palcoyo mountain.

Mountain Palcoyo vs Mountain Vinicunca (Mountain 7 colors)

Palcoyo how to get there

For the travelers that are going to make this tour it is advisable to bring: warm clothes, waterproof clothing, trekking shoes, snack, water, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and gloves for the cold.

Before making this tour you must have an account that is not allowed for people with problems caused by altitude, pregnant. And if you travel with children it is preferable that they are older than 15 years.

Mountain of seven Colors Vinicunca

The mountain 7 colors of Vinicunca receives daily a large number of tourists from around the world, and it is a route that starts from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. approximately, a full day tour where you will have to make a walk for 3 hours to get to this point. The mountain of 7 colors is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the most beautiful places in Cusco and that every traveler has to know.

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the other mountain of 7 colors that is in the city of Cusco, Palcoyo unlike Vinicunca is much more accessible and does not require much walking, which makes this route the perfect option for those who want do little trekking, another of the advantages of Palcoyo is the schedule since it is much more accessible and the tour starts from 6.30 am to 5:00 pm.

As for visits Palcoyo are not yet known as Vinicunca but daily receives an average of visits. And its route is practically beautiful where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes.

Recommendations to visit the mountains of colors: To visit the mountains of 7 colors it is advisable to bring, warm clothes, sun glasses, sunscreen, trekking shoes, trekking poles.

Keep in mind that if you suffer from heart problems you should not do this walk, consult your doctor first.
It is not suitable for pregnant people.

If you have problems with altitude sickness it is preferable to take a coca tea or some pill for altitude sickness “Consult your doctor”.

Machu Picchu Tickets

Currently there are three types of ticket to Machu Picchu:
• Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone / Circuit 2)
• Mountain Machu Picchu Circuit 1A
• Huayna Picchu Mountain Circuit 3A

Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone)

This type of entry has 9 entry times and only allows you to enter Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) or also known as the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Entry Hours:
• First time: 6:00 hrs.
• Second schedule: 7:00 hrs.
• Third schedule: 8:00 hrs.
• Fourth time: 9:00 a.m.
• Fifth schedule: 10:00 hrs.
• Sixth schedule: 11:00 hrs.
• Seventh time: 12:00 hrs.
• Eighth time: 13:00 hrs.
• Ninth time: 14:00 hrs.
• Tenth time: 15:00 hrs.

Machu Picchu ticket price:

Mountain Machu Picchu

For this type of entrance to Mountain Machu Picchu there are 2 entry times. The Machu Picchu mountain is really very beautiful and on the way up you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and once at the top of the Machu Picchu mountain you can see the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Entry Hours:
• First Schedule: 7:00 am
• Second Schedule: 9:00 Am

Circuit 1 A Ticket Price with Machu Picchu Mountain:

Mountain Huayna Picchu

For the huayna picchu mountain (WaynaPicchu) there are 2 entry times. Huayna Picchu is characterized for being one of the main attractions of Machu Picchu. To visit this mountain it is required to buy the ticket 3 months in advance. Huayna Picchu is a mountain that requires good physical condition, reaching the top will be to fully recharge your energies, an unforgettable experience.

Entry Hours:

• First Schedule: 7:00 am
• Second Schedule: 10:00 am

Ticket price Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain:

Where to buy your ticket to Machu Picchu

• Via Internet: You can buy the ticket via the Internet 24 hours a day on its official website https://tuboleto.cultura.pe/ Payment can be made via VISA.

• In Cusco: Calle Garcilazo S / N – Museo Casa Garcilaso
Monday to Saturday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, except Sundays and holidays.

• In Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo): Cultural Center
Monday to Sunday 5:15 am – 8:45 pm, every day.

How to get to Machu Picchu

To get to Machu Picchu there are two routes: one by train and the other by car.

• By train: To go to Machu Picchu by train you must purchase your train ticket and according to the station that corresponds to you, board the train heading to Aguas Calientes.

• By car: This route is known as Machu Picchu By Car, too It is known as cheap machu picchu and you must go from Cusco to the hydroelectric by car and once at the hydroelectric walk for 3 hours until you reach the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes) .

Machu Picchu by Train

Machu Picchu by train, is the main route that most national and foreign tourists choose. To make this route you must first buy your tourist train ticket. Later you must go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and be able to board the train in Ollantaytambo towards the town of Aguas Calientes.

The tourist train ticket can be purchased online, from the Peru Rail website.

Types of Trains PeruRail:

• Expedition train
• Vistadome train
• Hiram Bingham Train

In Aguas Calientes you can spend the night, and very early in the morning take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (24USD foreign adult), round trip.

You can also climb from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu walking, approximate round trip time (3 hours).

The entrance to Machu Picchu is S /. 152 for foreigners. Keep in mind that if you want to buy tickets to Machu Picchu you can buy them on the Machupicchu.gob.pe page, and you have the option to choose whether you want to enter the first round or the second round. Also if you want to make the entrance + mountain, ie Machu Picchu + mountain or Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu.

Machu Picchu by Car

Machu Picchu by Car is an alternate and perfect route for those who want to do some trekking, usually this route is 2 Days / 1 Night.

Itinerary Machu Picchu by Car:
Day 1:
• Cusco – Hydroelectric “En Carro”.
• Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes “Walk approximately 3 hours”.
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 2
• Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu “Hike, 1 hour and a half”.
• Visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (Return walking 1 hour and a half).
• Aguas Calientes – Hydroelectric (Return walking 3 hours).
• Hidroeléctrica – Cusco “Return in Car”.

This route is made by several travel agencies in Cusco and you can check their prices and choose the one that interests you the most.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This is the favorite route of every traveler, the famous Inca trail or also known as Camino Inca or Chemin de l’Inca, to make this route you must book months in advance because it has limited spaces. So if you want to make the famous Inca Trail you must do it only with a travel agency, since it can not be done on your own.

The Inca Trail has two options: the traditional Inca Trail 4D / 3N (Best Selling) and the Inca Trail 2D / 1N, both have limited spaces. If you want to book the Inca Trail, contact a travel agency and check if there are still quotas for the date you request.

Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Other alternatives to visit Machu Picchu is the Salkantay trekking route to Machu Picchu. This trekking is 5D / 4N and where you can also visit the Humantay Lagoon, which is located during the route of this route.

Itinerary Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay → 16 km Cusco →
Day 2: Soraypampa – Abra Salkantay – Chaullay → 22 km of walk
Day 3: Chaullay – Santa Teresa → 14 km walk
Day 4: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes → 16 km of walk
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The trekking from Salkantay to Machu Picchu is recognized as one of the best trails in the world by National Geographic.

Mountain 7 colors or Mountain Rainbow in Cusco: Cusco is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru and the world, and also has magical colors, beautiful and beautiful landscapes. And if you want to visit this beautiful city you can not miss the opportunity to visit the Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of seven colors. It is also known as Vinicunca, Wininunca or Cerro Colorado.

The Rainbow Mountain is at the foot of the Nevado Ausangate. This snowy mountain is considered the fourth largest mountain in Peru with its 6,380 meters high. The official entrance to the Rainbow Mountain is through a small town called Pitumarca “province of Quispicanchis – Cusco region”.

How to get to the mountain of 7 colors

To get to the mountain of 7 colors or rainbow mountain you must board a vehicle from Cusco to Pitumarca. The trip lasts around 2 and a half hours and goes on the road Cusco to Puno. Arriving in Pitumarca you will have to go through several farming communities like Ocefina, Japura, Hanchipacha, until arriving at the community of Pampa Chiri, and that is where you can start the walk to the Mountain of 7 colors.

What does Vinicunca mean?

Vinicunca is the indigenous denomination of the Rainbow Mountain in the heart of the longest mountain range on the planet (7,240 km). Vinicunca (winicunca) means “mountain of colors” in Quechua (rune simi).

Is it difficult to walk to the mountain of the 7 colors?

As every walk always has its disadvantages but to go to the mountain of 7 colors you must be in good physical condition. In itself the tour to the mountain of colors is not very hard, however the route is not easy due to the altitude. Now you also have the possibility of renting horses and the prices are from S / 30 to 80 soles (10 to 25 US $), this will depend on the time you want to travel the road on horseback.

Trekking Mountain of 7 colors

Route to the mountain of 7 colors

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There is a great diversity of travel agencies in Cusco that offer the tour to Vinicunca or mountain of 7 colors, and you must take into account the quality of the service, that is why we recommend DONPERUTOURS.COM and if you have any questions you can write directly to
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Now if you have purchased a travel package of 7D / 6N, 6D / 5N, 5D / 4N they are usually included, but it is always advisable to ask.

The Tourist Ticket of Cusco

With the tourist ticket you can access 16 sites in the City of Cusco and its surroundings. The good thing about the tourist ticket is that if you want to visit only some sites you can buy the partial ticket, or if you want to visit all the sites you can opt for the general tourist ticket, and here we detail which are:

1. Tourist Ticket of the General Cusco
2. Partial ticket – Tourist Circuit 1
3. Partial ticket – Tourist Circuit 2
4. Partial ticket – Tourist Circuit 3

General Tourist Ticket

With the general tourist ticket you can visit all the main places of Cusco and its surroundings. It has a valid validity of 10 days and the places included to visit are:
1. Sacsayhuaman
2. Q’enqo
3. Puca Pucara
4. Tambomachay
5. Museum of Contemporary Art
6. Regional Historical Museum
7. Museum of Popular Art
8. Qoricancha Site Museum
9. Qosqo Native Art Center
10. Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq
11. Pikillaqta
12. Tipon
13. Pisac
14. Ollantaytambo
15. Chinchero
16. Moray

Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 1

With this tourist ticket you can visit the main archaeological sites of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay (4 attractions only). And usually this tour does the Tour City Cusco. Validity of the ticket only 1 day.

Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 2

With the tourist ticket circuit 2, you can visit different museums: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Regional Historical Museum, Popular Art Museum, Qoricancha Site Museum, Qosqo Native Art Center and Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq. You can also visit the ruins of Tipon and Pikillaqta. These last two are the tour of the Valle Sur Cusco Tour. Validity of the ticket only 2 days.

Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 3

With the tourist ticket circuit 3, you can visit only the ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and the Andenes de Moray (4 attractions only). This tour is usually from the Sacred Valley Tour of the Incas. And the ticket is valid for 2 days.

Price of the Tourist Ticket Cusco

The price of the tourist ticket Cusco, varies depending on whether you are foreign or national. It also depends if you want the general or only the partial circuits.

Where to buy the Tourist Ticket

• Counter Central (Avenida El Sol 103 Tourist Galleries)
Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 18:00 Hrs.
• Tourist Information Office – DIRCETUR (Mantas Street)
Monday to Saturday 08:00 – 12:00 Hrs. / 14:00 – 18:00 Hrs.

It can also be purchased at tourist sites (except for the Museum of Contemporary Art and Pachacutec Monument).

Recommendations: The tourist ticket only gives right of temporary entrance to the archaeological sites mentioned above, remember that it does NOT include: Guide, Mobility, nor the entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu By Car

Machu Picchu by Car, is the perfect option for tourists who enjoy adventure and hiking, and is one of the routes where you can see beautiful landscapes and live an unforgettable experience. When making the Machu Picchu excursion by car helps with the development of different towns that exist throughout the trip.

Machu Picchu By Car Itinerary

The itinerary of Machu Picchu by car usually consists of 2 Days / 1 Night, the adventure of the first day begins around 6:00 AM and first a trip will be made through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you can observe different villages And according to the travel agency you will have a lunch halfway. Then continue with the trip to the Hydroelectric, that’s where the trek to the town of aguas calientes begins, the walk lasts from 3 hours to 3 hours and a half, according to the step.

Once you are in the town of Aguas Calientes you can search for a hostel, hotel or if you already have a contract with the travel agency they will take you to the accommodation you chose in your travel package. Remember that in the town of Aguas Calientes you can visit the hot springs.

On the second day, it usually starts around 4:00 AM where you will start the hike from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu citadel, the walk lasts 1 hour and a half at the most, and where you can observe a beautiful sunrise in one of the seven wonders of the world. And you can visit the citadel of Machu Picchu to take unique and unforgettable photos, then you will return walking to the town of Aguas Calientes and then to the Hydroelectric, at this point you will board the car in the direction of the city of Cusco, and you will be arriving to Cusco approximately 9 pm.

Now if you want to visit Machu Picchu by train, the prices go depends on the train category:

• Train Expedition: Round Trip Price 160 USD Approx.
• Train Vistadome: Round Trip Price 2100 USD Approx.
• Train Vistadome Observatory: Round Trip Price 250 USD Approx.
• Train Hiram Bingham: Round Trip Price 1000 USD Approx.

Machu Picchu By Car How to get there

Tour Machu Picchu

Our tours to Machu Picchu comply with all security protocols.

Your trip to Machu Picchu can be in a shared or private group, depending on the option you want.

In 1 Day:

Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco
Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu in 1 day from Cusco
Machu Picchu with Mountain in 1 day from Cusco

In 2 days:

Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days from Cusco with overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas with Machu Picchu in 2 days and 1 night with overnight in Aguas Calientes (Town of Machu Picchu).

The 2-day tours to Machu Picchu can be added the Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain (Optional).

Trekking to Machu Picchu

To get to Machu Picchu there are also other travel options, and here we mention the most requested:

Traditional Inca Trail 4 days and 3 nights. This route is the most requested by many travelers and to do the Inca trail it is necessary to book 6 months in advance since the Inca trail is one of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu.
Classic Inca Trail 2 days and 1 night.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days and 4 Nights. This is another of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu since it combines a lot of adventure and nature.
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days and 3 nights
Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night.
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days and 7 nights.
Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu 4 Days and 3 nights. This is another of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu, Inca jungle, a tour full of adventure, history and nature.

For these tours you can also add the Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain (Optional).

Machu Picchu Economic

For those who wish to save on their trip to Machu Picchu and take one of the alternative routes to Machu Picchu we have:

Machu Picchu by car in 2 Days and 1 Night. This route is done by the Hydroelectric of Machu Picchu.

Travel package to Machu Picchu

Our travel agency DONPeruTours also offers travel packages to Cusco and Machu Picchu, we adapt to all your requirements and we set up your trip to Cusco in a personalized way and with all security protocols. We offer different travel options, either in a group or private.

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It should be noted that all this would also depend on the behavior of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inti Raymi 2021

Inti Raymi is the most important festival of the Inca Empire and this 2021 it would only have a capacity of 60%, that is, 2,200 seats will be available and tickets for the Inti Raymi will begin to be sold from the month of April. The seats for the Inti Raymi go from 160 dollars and the cheapest 60 soles.

The Inti Raymi festival starts from the Temple of the Sun of the Qoricancha, Plaza de Armas of Cusco and finally in the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman.

The Inti Raymi or the Fiesta del Sol 2021 will also be broadcast through social networks and other interactive platforms this June 24, 2021.

Inti Raymi Tour

If you are planning to visit Cusco for the month of June, and you want to see the festival of the Sun “Inti Raymi” we recommend you book your ticket in advance. The DONPeruTours travel agency can organize your trip to Cusco and give you the best options so that you can take advantage of visiting the main tourist attractions of Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Inti Raymi, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon, Tour through the city of Cusco, the Palcoyo mountain of colors, the sharp mountain of colors of Pallay Puncho and much more.