Peru: Cusco's seven-colored Vinicunca mountain reopens doors, tourists enter for free

Vinicunca Mountain, also known as the seven-colored mountain and the second most important tourist attraction in Cusco region, has reopened to domestic and foreign visitors. This reopening is possible due to the resumption of the access route to the area located in Quispicanchi province, southeastern Peru.

Saul Caipani, the Chief of Cusco's Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Gercetur), emphasized the collaborative efforts of regional, district, and community authorities. They agreed to a truce and reopened the route while working on a permanent solution to the conflict.

Tourists can now enter the seven-colored mountain for free through the access point in Cusipata district. The entrance via the Cusipata route had been closed since November 2023 due to a dispute over the management of access to the attraction.

Various communities were contesting ownership and access rights. After the intervention of government entities, a truce was declared, and access was reopened while a definitive solution is being sought.

The measure, adopted on July 8 during a meeting between authorities and representatives, will remain in place until dialogue concludes and a final agreement is reached.

The reopening ceremony of Vinicunca Mountain's access route took place on July 16, featuring dances, music, and the presence of authorities such as the Gercetur Cusco head and the Cusipata mayor.

Caipani announced that the next working group meeting will be held on August 6, where a proposal to implement an entry control system for Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and update the site plan will be evaluated.