natural wonder
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Marcapata sits on the route: 50 minutes from Ocongate, 47km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Marcapata is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Marcapata sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marcapata to your route.
The Marcapata District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created on January 20, 1869, its capital is Marcapata.
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Marcapata is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.5897 latitude, -70.9722 longitude.
Marcapata has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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natural wonder
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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