Busloads of tourists chased viral shots against the colorful peak of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain. A battle for control of the ...

Peru is a treasure trove of natural and historical wonders, offering a stunning array of destinations that captivate every ...

Rainbow Mountain, also called Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), is located in the Andes in the Cusco region of Peru.

The outside world has been aware of the existence of Peru ’s Rainbow Mountain for little more than five years, but already there are fears it could be contributing to the peaks’ destruction.

Peru's Rainbow Mountains are no secret to photo-happy tourists—unless you head 15 miles to Palcoyo, a trio of hidden gems towering in plain sight.

The mountain sits at an elevation of 6,384 meters and is located approximately 100 km southeast of the major city Cusco. The local area is rich in geology, from uplifted granitic cliffs to ...

Rainbow mountain is not easy to find or reach, however. The notorious trek can take around five to six days to complete, but you'll see plenty along the way, including llamas and glaciers.

In this March 2, 2018 photo, an Andean man rests with his llama while tourists take in the natural wonder of Rainbow Mountain in Pitumarca, Peru. Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two ...

Santos Machacca, 29, a mountain guide in the Cusco region, in southeastern Peru, said that the Rainbow Mountain might have been discovered only recently because of climate change.