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

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 ...

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

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 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.

In a country where confrontations between tourism and mining interests are common, the government has moved to block all mining exploration licenses on the popular tourist destination of Rainbow ...

Note: Altitude sickness is a serious risk when climbing Rainbow Mountain due to the 5,100-metre elevation. Take time in the city of Cusco (3,400 metres) to acclimatize before attempting this trek.

First, you have to get to Cusco by grabbing a connecting flight from Peru's capital city, Lima. From there, the trailhead is a three-hour drive via bus (about $30 per person).