Overview
Among the Apus or Andean mountains, the Ausangate Mountain rises imposingly and is admired not only for its extraordinary beauty, but respected for what it means for the Cusco cosmovision: a sacred snow-capped mountain. To appreciate the sunrise and sunset from its vicinity is an indescribable spectacle, as well as to admire its intense turquoise lagoons, which look like huge mirrors of the sky, is something that remains engraved in the soul. And on the other hand the rainbow-like appearance of the rainbow mountain is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavender, gold and other colors. It was only recently discovered due to the snow melting revealing the hidden gem that’s still considered holy by many until this day. Since its discovery, Rainbow Mountain as slowly started gaining popularity and has even been listed in National Geographic’s “Top 100 Places to Visit Before You Die”.
WHAT TO BRING AND ADVICES
- ● It is really advisable and important that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 days prior to the trek, in order to acclimatize to the altitude.
- ● Just in case, you can take personal medication for altitude sickness, you will find locally some drugstores at the main street Av. El Sol or near to the main square of Cusco.
- ● Please make sure to inform us about your health/food/physical restrictions in advance so we can be prepared to assist you.
- ● In case you need to pay the remaining balance, it is advisable to take some cash. You can get some money from the ATM machines that are located in the center of the City of Cusco.
- ● Be always ready for rain and cold, take some rain poncho waterproof clothes and warm clothes. Proper hiking boots.
- ● Insect repellent, some mosquitos are really annoying especially at lower altitude, you will probably visit Machupicchu so this advice is for You.
- ● Original Passport is very important to enter to Machupicchu.
- ● Extra money is advisable just in case to buy souvenirs or in case of emergency.
- ● Camera and Memory cards (recommended).
- ● Rechargeable batteries and adapters (recommended).
- ● Small towel and swim wear.
- ● Proper Hiking boots, walking shoes (with ankle protectors, recommended).
- ● Sun block.
- ● Sunglasses.
- ● Flashlight (headlight recommended).
- ● Travel insurance (highly recommended).