Rainbow Mountain, Peru
Located in the Andes Mountains of Peru is a landscape that belongs on a technicolor planet. It sits at 17,000 feet or 5,200 meters. Its impressive streaks are caused by 14 different mineral sediments, which were only recently discovered. It was hidden under a blanket of snow, and as the snow melted, the gem was shown to the world. Many people decide to visit this location on their way to or from Machu Picchu. Its distinct green, purple, red, and yellow layers are indistinguishable from anything else in the world, which makes it look like it was taken from an alien planet. But just because it’s beautiful doesn’t mean it’s easy to see. You need to hike several hours to see the mountains, and as one hiker put it, “Altitude was no joke! Had to stop every half kilometer to catch our breath even though it was relatively flat. The last kilometer to the peak is very steep and brutal.” Be prepared for some effort, but you’ll be rewarded with incredible views (Travel and Leisure).