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).
Posted By : ZongChar_M
Early start - We were one of the first group to get to the summit and received amazing views without the traffic.
Breakfast and lunch (All you can eat buffet style with Peruvian cuisine) provided is always a plus.
Our guide Rob made sure everyone got up and down the hill to get the great panoramic views.
Overall, the weather was definitely on our side with overcast and even some mist blowing in from the snow covered mountains.
This group of driver and guides are safe and the best. We were glad we were one of the first group to the summit. Especially on a Saturday.
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Posted On : 2023-04-08 01:55:08 
Posted By : Shea_H
Going to see Rainbow Mountain is a must do for anyone who enjoys majestic views. I would not miss it. As for the tour company, it had some pros and cons:
Pros -
Decent breakfast and lunch
Tour guide made sure to take care of the group
Cons -
Showed up 20-minutes early - had to rush to make the bus
Itinerary estimated $50 for horses one-way - actual was $85
Bus got very hot on return trip, but would not turn on A/C
Picked up everyone at hotels, but dumped everyone at Plaza de Armas
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Posted On : 2022-11-15 20:08:46
