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Perhaps you’ve heard about Vincuna, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain but do you know about Pallay Punchu?

Named after the colorful designs on traditional ponchos worn in South America, the mountain has striking teal and maroon colors.

What sets it apart from Vincuna is it has sharper mountains and far fewer tourists. You can also see Lake Langui on the same trip, one of the largest lakes in the Cusco area.

The best time to go and see this Pallay Punchu is from May to October, this is the dry season in Cusco. Visiting during this time gives you the best chance for clear skies and seeing the mountain’s colors in all their glory.

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