Why visit Palcoyo Mountain?. Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is another mountain located in the city of Cusco, specifically in the district of Checacupe, province of Canchis. Palcoyo is the second most visited rainbow mountain in Cusco.
Palcoyo Mountain
One of the advantages of visiting Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is that the hike is shorter, taking only 30 to 45 minutes, and the path is almost entirely flat. You don’t need to be in great physical shape since it’s easily accessible. From the starting point of the hike, you can see different rainbow mountains and, very close by, the stone forest.
Another advantage of visiting Palcoyo is that it’s not crowded, making it ideal for exploring the area and taking excellent photos. Additionally, you can visit the Checacupe Inca Bridge, a very old bridge in the area.
How to get to Palcoyo
There are several ways to get to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain:
• Shared tour where everything is included and you travel in a group of up to 19 people.
• Private Rainbow Mountain tour: one of the best options because it’s all-inclusive, goes at your preferred time, and allows for a more relaxed experience.
• Private transportation to Palcoyo: another option if you only want to visit Palcoyo on your own.
