Palccoyo Mountain is a tourist spot in Peru, known for its rainbow colors caused by the oxidation of minerals present in the rock. altitude of 4900, in the district of Canchis, in the province of La Convención. It can be accessed through a one-hour walk. Once on the mountain, it is necessary to have a good level of acclimatization to visit it.
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Palccoyo Parking - Itinerary:
Before 5:00 am: Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb (pickup time will depend on your location).
5:00-7:00 am: Transfer by bus from Cusco to the town of Checacupe (3400 meters above sea level).
7:00-7:30 am: Breakfast near Checacupe.
7:30-10:00 am: Bus transfer from Checacupe to the community of Palcoyo.
10:00-11:00 am: 1-hour walk from the community of Palcoyo to the Palcoyo mountain (4900 m.s.n.m ).
11:00 am-1:00 pm: Free time to enjoy the colorful mountains of Palccoyo and learn about them with the guide.
1:00-1:10 pm: 10-minute walk from the Palcoyo mountain to the Forest of Colorful Stones (4900 m.s.n.m).
1:10-1:50 pm: Free time to enjoy the Forest of Colorful Stones.
1:50-2:30 pm: Return on foot to the community of Palcoyo.
2:30-3:00 pm: Semi-buffet lunch in Cusipata.
3:00-6:30 pm: Bus transfer from Cusipata to Cusco.
5:40 pm: End of the tour in Cusco, the transport leaves one block from the main square.
minimum 1 day of acclimatization
- Tourist transport and guide
- Lunch
- walking stick
- Breakfast
- Entrance ticket to the mountain. (Bring 15 soles in cash)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
