Vinicunca, also known as Winikunka or Rainbow Mountain, is a striking geological landmark because of its colorful stripes which are made up of layers of 14 different minerals.

Ever dreamed of traveling all the way over the rainbow? It turns out that's easier than you think. All you need to do is book a plane ticket to Peru. The South American nation is home to a ...

A veteran Japanese climber died while her friend was rescued on the highest mountain in Peru. Experienced mountaineer Chiaki ...

A Brazilian mountain climber was found lifeless after falling into the crater of Peru's fourth highest mountain, his family said. Marcelo Delvaux had been missing since June 30 when he started to ...

The outside world has been aware of the existence of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain for little more than five years, but already there are fears it could be contributing to the peaks’ destruction ...

The Huandoy massif lies in Peru's Cordillera Blanca and reaches 6,395m. Even experienced climbers rarely attempt steep and ...

Peru has lost 56% of its tropical glaciers in the last six decades due to climate change, according to a new government inventory released on Wednesday. Peru holds 68% of the world’s tropical ...

Scientists in the Andes mountains of Peru found several “sunny” yellow animals and discovered two new species, a study said. Photo from Pyrcz, Fåhraeus, Boyer, Mahecha-j., Lorenc-Brudecka ...

Take, for example, Natura Vive's new Skylodge Adventure Suites, each of which hangs cliffside above the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru. For about $1,000 per night, you can sleep in one of these ...