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Today it probably became one of the biggest tourist attractions in Cusco after Machu Picchu. A beautiful Natural Tourist attraction.
Its formation according to geologists dates back about 65 million years and these layers were formed in the soil with a mixture of different varieties of clay, sandstone and minerals such as copper oxide, which give the mountain a colorful tonality.


Location: It is located in the province of Canchis, department of Cusco, it belongs to the town of Pitumarca.
Altitude: The 7 colors mountain is at an altitude of 4600 MASL or 17,000 feet.
Climate: It is typical of the heights of the Andes, where it is cold, drizzling, windy, sometimes the temperature can drop to zero degrees.

HOW TO GET TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE 7 COLORS FROM CUSCO?
This tourist attraction begins in the city of Cusco from 5 in the morning where we will be driven for approximately 3.5 hours, traveling about 100 kilometers passing through the town of Cusipata and then to the community of Phulawasipata.

From here we will have the opportunity to use the restrooms and pay the entrance fee, which costs 25 soles for foreigners and s/15.00 for nationals; then we will drive for the last 20 minutes to reach the beginning of our hike to the mountain of 7 colors.

RECOMMENDATION
Before visiting the mountain of 7 colors it is advisable to acclimatize for 1 or 2 days in the city of Cusco.
Take warm clothes to do the walk and appropriate shoes, rain poncho, cap or hat, sunscreen.
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Which lasts approximately one hour and 20 minutes until you reach the viewpoint of the mountain.
In the course we will be able to see the opposite side of the Red Valley beautiful rigid mountains.
On the other side of the Valley, several snow-covered mountains on a clear day part of the snowy Ausangate,
TIP: in case the walk is difficult for you, there is also the option of renting horses that can take you to the base of the mountain (the cost is s/90.00) from which you will walk for approximately 30 minutes.

The view is at 5050 MSNM. from where we can clearly see the mountain of colors.
It is perfect for taking panoramic photos.
Then we will descend back to the same place where we started the walk.
Once here the car will take us back to Cusco, we will have lunch on the way.
Arriving back between 4 to 5 in the afternoon.
PAINT YOUR ADVENTURE WITH COLORS


OLLANTAYTAMBO is a town that you have to visit in the SACRED VALLEY of the Incas in CUSCO. This place is known as the living Inca city, because its ancient Inca urban design is preserved to this day. Most of its buildings correspond to the time of the Incanato.
According to various investigations, OLLANTAYTAMBO has origins in the Aymara Culture ULLANTAYTAMPU (Ollanta store or inn).

Ollantaytambo has charming places, among them the most important are the Inca Archaeological remains, Ollantaytambo is a must for your visit to MACHU PICCHU.
Located 60 kilometers, 1 hour 30 from Cusco and has an elevation of 2750 meters above sea level.
The climate has two seasons
DRY SEASON: April to December
RAINY SEASON: January to March
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HOW TO GET TO OLLANTAYTAMBO FROM CUSCO
From Cusco you can take a bus on Pavitos street and Grau Av. It will cost you approximately 10 to 15 soles per person and the trip will take 1:30 minutes.
If you wish, you can visit OLLANTAYTAMBO IN A TOUR, free of worries such as transportation. Your best option is the one day tour that includes PISAC, OLLANTAYTAMBO and CHINCHERO.
WHAT PLACES TO VISIT IN OLLANTAYTAMBO
1-. VISIT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE

The archaeological park of Ollantaytambo is one of the most visited in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this was a military, religious and agricultural center.
This place dazzles us mainly for its impressive stone constructions over 4 meters high, as well as its beautiful agricultural terraces.

The construction of the Archaeological Center of OLLLANTAYTAMBO and the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu date back to the government of the Inca PACHACUTEC, the time when the Inca Empire had its peak.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
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- Ñusta Bath
- Sun Temple
- The Enclosure of the 10 Niches, the Monumental Portal, among others.

How much does it cost to enter the Archaeological Park of Ollantaytambo?
Within the Cusco Partial tourist ticket includes the entrance to Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chinchero and Moray, this ticket has a cost of S/70.00 foreign soles and S/40.00 National soles. (CONSITUC)

2-. WALK THE STREETS OF THE LIVING INCA CITY
Touring the city of Ollantaytambo is reliving the Inca constructions that despite the passing of the years are still there, this town is the only one that preserves the Inca urban architecture.

3-. VISIT THE OLLANTAYTAMBO SQUARE
The square is the busiest place for locals, here we can find restaurants, cafes, bars, Market and also hotels.

4-. DO EXPERIENCE TOURISM
One of the new tourist activities is experiential tourism and this takes place in the town of WILLOQ, this town still preserves ancient traditions, this town is 45 minutes from Ollantaytambo. Here you will be able to see the main activities of this town that are cultivation and weaving, you will learn more about their lifestyle of the peasant communities of Cusco.

5-. VISIT THE PINKUYLLUNA
This place was used as a product warehouse, located on the west side of the mountain with the same name.


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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR TO DISCOVER THIS MAGICAL TOWN?

Chinchero is one of the few places that still preserve traditions and culture. It seems that time does not pass here.
It’s located in the province of Urubamba (sacred valley of the Incas), it’s one of the must see places that you must visit during your trip to Cusco.
Chinchero is mainly recognized for its beautiful textile industry, attracting visitors from all over the world.

HOW TO GET TO CHINCHERO?
Chinchero is located 30 km or 40 minutes from Cusco.
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To get there you must take land transport from the city of Cusco, you can take the bus from Pavitos street.
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WITH A TOUR: If you want to enjoy yourself to the fullest and have everything organized without worries, I recommend you take the Tour to the Sacred Valley where you will visit the Moray maras, including everything and with pick up from your hotel.
You can book it here.
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IN ORDER TO VISIT CHINCHERO, IS THE TOURIST TICKET NECESSARY?

COSITUC
If it’s necessary that you have the partial tourist ticket that has a cost of s/70.00 or you can also purchase it at the time of your admission.
Walking through the streets of Chinchero is free, as is the craft market.
WHAT PLACES TO VISIT?
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- VISIT THE TRADITIONAL TEXTILE CENTERS
In addition, tourists can learn about the customs of the settlers.
The visit to the Textile Centers in Chinchero is free, at the end of the demonstration tourists can buy alpaca garments from the workers, or provide a tip, this is optional.

CHINCHERO TRADITIONAL WEAVINGS


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- WALK THE ARTISAN MARKET OF CHINCHERO
This traditional market is located in the Chinchero Church square.
This market is a beautiful attraction since it continues to preserve the tradition and barter is still carried out among the inhabitants of this place.
I recommend you visit the Sunday market since it is bigger and we can find more products (fruits, vegetables, handicrafts).

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- VISIT THE CHURCH OF CHINCHERO

This church is known as Our Lady of the Nativity or Montserrat Lady, this temple was built on the 17th century, it’s one of the buildings made on adobe that remains still in Peru.
The Church was declared as Cultural Patrimony of the Nation and also as a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1972.
The church was built on the walls of the Palace of the Inca Túpac Yupanqui.
Inside, the church stands out for its impressive murals with religious motifs. The most outstanding piece of the murals is The Virgin of Monserrat and among others such as the defeat of Túpac Amaru.

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- VISIT THE CHINCHERO ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
The Chinchero archaeological park is one of the main attractions of this picturesque town.
This archaeological park has 43 hectares elaborated in the Inca period.
It stands out for its beautiful platforms, Inca walls and stands.

WHAT ELSE TO SEE IN CHINCHERO?
- LOCAL CHINCHERO MUSEUM, its locate it in the main square of Chinchero, in this museum you will find two rooms, one exhibits pieces that were found during the excavations and displayed to the public and the other room exhibits typical costumes of the area and also paintings from the Cusco school made by Diego Quispe Tito and other artists.
- LAGUNA DE PIURAY, is located 3.5 kilometers from the town, this place offers adventure tours like paddle board, that consists of getting on a surfboard and rowing with the paddle, yoga sessions are also very close from the lagoon.

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The city of Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire that covered the entire Tahuantinsuyo and different countries, it is located in the Peruvian Andes, it is known mainly for Machu Picchu.
In 1983 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and it is considered the Rome of America mainly due to the large number of monuments that this magnificent city has.

The word Cusco comes from the Quechua word: Qusqu or Qosqo which has the meaning of “center” or “navel”, due to its high location and its large network of roads that connects with different countries.
ALTITUDE AND CLIMATE
The altitude of Cusco is 3399 meters above sea level, as for the climate of Cusco it is generally dry between the months of April and October, with sunny days, cold and frosty nights, and other rainy weather from November to March.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
Although you can travel all year round, the most recommended time to travel to Cusco is during the dry season from April to October, since the rainy season is from November to December. The busiest time in Cusco is from June to August.

THE MOST IMPORTANT FESTIVAL IN CUSCO IS THE INTI RAYMI
The Inti Raymi (festival of the sun) is the most important religious festival in Cusco since Inca times where the Sun God (Inti) is worshiped. The celebration began with the winter solstice, in the month of June (the month in which the sun moves further from the earth) and lasted 15 days in which they performed sacrifices and different dances.
Currently, this religious festivity is held every June 24, it consists of making a theatrical performance of the people of Cusco, where people from Cusco, Peruvians and people from all over the world come together for this magical and magnificent event. Where you can see one of the most important cultural and traditional manifestations in this part of the world.
CHIRIUCHU TYPICAL AVOCADO

The Chiriuchu that in Quechua means cold food or cold plate; This is the flagship dish of the city of Cusco, this stew is still from the Inca period, where products from the coast, mountains and jungle are combined. As ingredients it has: guinea pig, cocha yuyo, chicken, jerky (dried meat), cheese, toasted corn, black pudding, chili and corn torreja.
HOW TO GET TO CUSCO FROM LIMA
It is time to decide on the transport that suits us best and also fits our budget. For example, traveling by bus is the most economical way since air travel can be more expensive.
LIMA CUSCO BY BUS: This trip lasts from 18 to 21 hours, visiting Lima Nazca and Abancay.
LIMA CUSCO BY PLANE: This trip lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes, (there are several airline options eg. Latam , sky , etc.
PLACES YOU CAN VISIT IN THE CITY
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- Main square of cusco
- Cathedral of cusco
- Qorikancha
- Sacsayhuaman
- Quenqo
- Puca pucara
- Tambomachay
- Calle seven sheep, etc.

QORIKANCHA

SACSAYHUAMAN
THIS ITS DEFINITELY AN UNMISSABLE PLACE

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Our tour guide Wagner met us where the bus dropped us of (can be arranged to pick up from your hotel as well), and we spent the next two hours learning a lot about the history of the site and he took us away from the crowds, and accommodated our photos requests. After we hung around and explored on our own until it was time to leave….
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