Thinking about visiting Peru's Rainbow Mountain? ... the mountain has become a popular side trip for travelers on their way to and from the ruins of Machu Picchu.

While you should definitely see Machu Picchu if you are in Peru, another lesser-known short trip will take you to the top of ...

The importance of Machu Picchu and tourism overall to Peru’s economy is unquestionable. ... “Rainbow Mountain is not just a possibility,” said Ms. Burns, the vice minister of tourism.

Although Rainbow Mountain was formed millions of years ago as ... a Peruvian biologist who has studied threatened wildlife in the area just a few hours from the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. ...

Go to Peru for Machu Picchu, stay for Vinicunca Mountain. ... How to see Peru’s incredible ‘rainbow mountains ... compared to Machu Picchu's 4,000.

From Buenos Aires to the Galápagos Islands, find the best places to visit in South America, plus expert tips on Machu Picchu, the Amazon, and more. ... People at a viewpoint in on Rainbow Mountain.

Llamas, ponchos, Machu Picchu and Paddington Bear, Peru is often encapsulated into cliches. But step beyond and you’ll discover a country of diverse landscapes — mountains, sea, desert and ...

But in the case of Rainbow Mountain, ... Located in southeastern Peru near Cuzco, once the capital of the Incan empire, and the Machu Picchu ruins, ...