The best time to go to the Rainbow Mountain
Do not know what is the best time to go to the mountain of 7 colors? Make the most of your visit to this beautiful place and don’t let the weather ruin your trip.
The mountain of 7 colors or Vinicunca as many call it, is an attraction that has become very famous in recent years. Thanks to its geographical characteristics and those beautiful colors produced by the minerals in the area, this beautiful mountain has become for many an unmissable place when visiting Cusco.
Nowadays, many tourists who visit the imperial city include this attraction in their plans due to the fact that it is an authentic place and, without a doubt, the perfect place to capture the best photos. However, the big question for many is when will be the best time to visit this colorful mountain.
First, if you are thinking of going to the Mountain of 7 Colors, you have to take into account that the climate is divided into 2 seasons:
Dry season
This season occurs between the months of May to November. The weather tends to be a little more stable and the days are sunnier in addition to beautiful clear skies. It is for this reason and many more that the influx of tourists increases in Cusco. When traveling during this season, you can take advantage of more activities in the city; making the experience more welcoming.
It must be taken into account that the months of June, July and August are where the high season takes place. So there will be a large number of tourists visiting the mountain, so it is advisable to leave Cusco as early as possible.
Advantages
The warm weather allows you to take advantage of more of the outdoor activities, this includes encountering clear skies and sunny days. Perfect for adventure sports.
The nights do not get so cold compared to the rainy season, however, being in the height of one way or another, it will be perceived a bit cold during the day.
In the month of June, Inti Raymi is celebrated in Cusco, a religious ceremony performed by the locals to represent the worship of the sun. In general, during these dates, a large number of tourists are concentrated in Cusco, so booking everything in advance would be the best.
Rainy season
In the high Andean areas, this season is very marked. During these days the weather reaches very low temperatures and there is more presence of cold winds and rain. Although it is true that you can still visit the mountain, there is a chance of encountering snow. The months covered by this season are from December to April.
In some cases, where the nights have not been so icy, you can be lucky enough to find the mountain without snow or partially covered with it, in addition, the presence of tourists is low so you can enjoy the visit more.
Advantages
The presence of tourists is not so much so that one can avoid the crowds of people and therefore can take advantage of more of the attractions.
It is not necessary to book so far in advance compared to other months; and even, the price of some activities or hotels may be lower.
If you are a person who likes to celebrate the new year in a big way, the city of Cusco will undoubtedly be a great option. For these dates, the parties are the great attraction and enjoying this event here will be an unforgettable experience, rest assured.
things to consider
If you are traveling during the dry season, take your precautions, since there are a lot of tourists going to Vinicunca.
The tours to the mountain of 7 colors leave every day from the city of Cusco, so booking a few days before will not be a problem.
The tour to Vinicunca involves some trekking so you must be very well acclimatized to do it. It is advisable to do this tour in the last days of your visit in Cusco, due to the fact that your body will be more adapted to the altitude.
