{"id":489,"date":"2026-04-22T12:51:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=489"},"modified":"2026-10-11T20:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T01:49:26","slug":"palccoyo-el-lado-secreto-de-la-cordillera-de-colores","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/en\/tours\/palccoyo-el-lado-secreto-de-la-cordillera-de-colores\/","title":{"rendered":"Palccoyo: The Secret Side of the Rainbow Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Palccoyo Mountain is the less crowded alternative to the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): it shares the same geological phenomenon of natural mineral coloring, but on a shorter and easier route, ideal for travelers of any age or fitness level. Located at over 4,900 m \/ 16,075 ft in the Vilcanota Range, it offers the particularity of showing three colorful mountains from a single viewpoint, as well as the surprising \u201cStone Forest\u201d and views of the sacred Ausangate peak. Since it receives far fewer visitors than Vinicunca, it lets you enjoy the Andean landscape in greater peace and in close contact with local wildlife (alpacas and vicu\u00f1as).<\/p>\n<h3><b>Places you will visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Checacupe village:<\/b> a historic stop to see its three bridges: the Inca, the Colonial and the Modern.<\/li>\n<li><b>Stone Forest:<\/b> natural rock formations that look like they came from another planet, at the top of the range.<\/li>\n<li><b>The Three Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Ausangate viewpoint:<\/b> impressive views of Cusco's most sacred snow-capped peak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Day-by-day itinerary:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i>Private: same schedule as a reference, adapted to the group\u2019s pace.<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>05:00<\/b> \u2014 Hotel pick-up, departure to Checacupe.<\/li>\n<li><b>07:00<\/b> \u2014 Breakfast on the way (included) and visit to the three bridges of Checacupe.<\/li>\n<li><b>08:30<\/b> \u2014 Arrival in Palccoyo and start of the hike (approx. 30\u201340 minutes, suitable for everyone).<\/li>\n<li><b>09:30<\/b> \u2014 Viewpoint of the Three Rainbow Mountains and Stone Forest, free time.<\/li>\n<li><b>11:00<\/b> \u2014 Descent and buffet lunch (included).<\/li>\n<li><b>12:30<\/b> \u2014 Return to Cusco.<\/li>\n<li><b>15:00<\/b> \u2014 Arrival in Cusco, end of services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Included<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Tourist Transportation:<\/b> Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.<\/li>\n<li><b>High-Altitude Meals:<\/b> Energy breakfast and buffet lunch with local options.<\/li>\n<li><b>Specialized Guide:<\/b> Expert in geology and Andean history (and an excellent photographer).<\/li>\n<li><b>Safety Kit:<\/b> Medical oxygen and first-aid kit (always ready for the altitude).<\/li>\n<li><b>Trekking Poles:<\/b> To make your hike even lighter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Not Included<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Palccoyo entrance fee:<\/b> (Paid directly to the local community).<\/li>\n<li><b>Personal expenses:<\/b> Extra snacks or tips.<\/li>\n<li><b>Travel insurance.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-491\" src=\"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2688-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2688-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2688-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2688-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-495 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2643-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2643-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2643-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2643-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><small>*Conditions apply <a href=\"https:\/\/qosqotrips.com\/en\/refund_returns\/\">Terms &amp; 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