5 most colourful mountains in the world
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Rainbow Mountains (Vinicunca), Peru
Nestled in the Andes of Peru, the Rainbow Mountains are renowned for their vibrant, multi-hued layers of mineral deposits. These create a spectacular array of colors, from red and pink to green and yellow.
Painted Hills, USA
The Painted Hills in Oregon are known for their vividly colored clay soils. Over millions of years, erosion has exposed layers of red, orange, gold, and black, forming a breathtaking natural palette.
Mount Bromo, Indonesia
Part of the Tengger Massif in East Java, Indonesia, Mount Bromo is surrounded by the Sea of Sand and other volcanic peaks, including Mount Batok and Mount Semeru. This surreal landscape features shades of gray, black, and brown, contrasted against lush green valleys.
Zhangye Danxia, China
The Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park in Gansu Province, China, is famous for its strikingly colorful rock formations. Mineral deposits over millions of years have created vivid hues of red, orange, yellow, and green, making it a haven for photographers.
Hornocal, Argentina
Near the town of Humahuaca in the Andes of Argentina, the Hornocal mountain range boasts dramatic layers of sedimentary rock in shades of red, green, yellow, and purple, giving it the nickname "Mountain of Fourteen Colors."
