What to take on a tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors?
The climate at the Mountain of 7 Colors is cold. Temperatures can reach 0℃ at night. During the day, the sun can wear out the visitor. At the top of the summit, the wind is strong.
It is recommended to take:
Sun block.
Poncho in case of rain.
Cap, hat, gloves, sunglasses.
Water bottle.
Windbreaker, trekking pants.
Ideal shoes for trekking.
Snacks, camera, documents, extra money.
Recommendations to buy a ticket to the 7 Colors Mountain
If you plan to buy the ticket on your own at Cerro Colorado, start the trip very early in the city of Cusco (3 or 4 a.m.).
If you plan to visit the Mountain of the 7 Colors with a tour, verify that you have the services you want: food, entrance fees, bilingual guide, horseback riding, etc.
The services on horseback to ascend the Mountain of 7 Colors have an average cost of 100 S/. per person. The payment is to the villagers who offer this service in the place.
Check the weather at the Mountain of 7 Colors before starting the trip either on your own or with a tour.
What to do in the Mountain of 7 Colors?
The Mountain of 7 Colors offers one of the most incredible natural landscapes in the world. These are some of the things to do in this magical place:
Enjoy the characteristic fauna of the high Andean landscapes such as llamas, vicuñas, alpacas, vizcachas, condors and more.
Live one of the most memorable extreme adventures. Cerro Colorado is above 5,000 meters above sea level.
Learn about the lifestyle of the communities that live in the most extreme places in the Peruvian Andes.
Take a picture at Vinincunca, one of the 100 places you should visit before you die according to National Geographic.
