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⛰️Peru🇵🇪, Rainbow Mountains

🔶The most famous Rainbow Mountains are located in China. And few people know that there are such mountains in Peru. Vinicunca (Vinicunca) - so they are called in the language of the Quechua Indians, which literally means "rainbow-colored mountains". The beauty of the Rainbow Mountains attracts travelers from all over the world, and tourists include an excursion to Vinikunka in the program of their tour of Peru. 

🔶The colored layers of these mountains were formed millions of years ago from red sandstone, which, under the influence of climatic conditions, groundwater and mineral impurities, turned yellow, green, white and other colors.

🔶The Rainbow Mountains are located 100 kilometers from Cusco in the province of Quispicanchis at an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level among snowy peaks and turquoise lagoons. From there you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ausangate Glacier - the sacred mountain of the Incas.
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