The amazing Andean region of Cusco not only has impressive Inca constructions, but also geological wonders that captivate by its great showiness. Although the most visited is the rainbow mountain of Vinicunca, there is another dream place whose scenic beauty deserves all the attention: the Palccoyo cordillera.
Located south of the Imperial City, this jewel of the Peruvian Andes is made up of three colorful mountains accompanied by a spectacular view of the mountain Ausangate. Getting there does not demand a great physical demand and it only takes about 45 minutes, so it is also possible to visit it as a family. If you are not used to long walks, this is a pleasant alternative to do.
To get to Palccoyo you have two options: on your own or through a tour. If you choose the first one, you will have to travel by vehicle for about three hours from the city of Cusco to the Combopata district. Minutes before reaching there, you must turn left towards the town of Checacupe as a reference point. Then, continue with the journey for another hour until you get to a car park. Once here, you will only have to start a 40-minute walk until you arrive at the mountains of colors.
Guided tours are also another option that you can consider if you do not have your own mobility. These include transportation service, food for the tour, a tour guide, ticket and medical assistance. During the trip, you can appreciate the hanging bridges of Checacupe, made up of a colonial bridge and vestiges of what was an Inca bridge.
Once in Palccoyo, you witness the majesty of the place and the singularity of the landscape. It is a geological formation produced by the accumulation of minerals and water, as well as by the local winds and the humidity. This combination of elements generated, in the past, the oxidation of the surface, the same one that acquired that special diversity of tones. In the surroundings of the mountains you can also find a viewpoint located in the middle of a forest of stones up to ten meters high that give the appearance of a geological labyrinth.
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Mountain Pose or Tadasana Yoga Pose is a Sanskrit word where Tada means = mountain and asana mean posture or Pose.
Tadasana yoga pose is the most basic yoga asana and is suitable for all age group.
How to do Mountain Pose
Start the pose with a standing position, bring both the feet together or around hip-width apart, parallel.
Now slightly lift the toes, spread them wide, and slowly place them back on the floor.
Now slightly pull the knee cap tighten the thigh and tuck the tailbone somewhat under, align the hips, the legs should be straight, but the knees shouldn’t be locked back.
