9/11/2023 0 Comments Red red riverWhile taking this trip to Cusco’s countryside, you can also check out the fascinating Q’eswachaka Inca rope bridge, the classic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and the majestic ruins of Waqrapukara.Īs we know, Cusco’s Red River is a seasonal water body hence it is best to visit it during the monsoon season i.e. Usually, the tourists take a brief stop en-route tour the nearby Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain to see the red river. During the rest of the year, the river’s water level is much lower than during monsoon and its colour is, therefore, kind of muddy-brown.ĭuring the rainy season in the Peruvian Highlands, you will get to see how the cherry red waters of Palcoyo’s Red River cut across the emerald green hills and serene farmland, providing a stark contrast against the surrounding pastoral scenery. Now since the colour is visible by erosion (which is caused by rain run-off), this so-called red or pink river can only be visible during Peru’s rainy season months. This mineral-rich sedimentary rock gets washed off the hillsides when it rains and turns the water a distinct red or pink hue (the exact tone depends on the volume of rainfall). The ‘Red’ colour is we see is the because of the presence of red sandstone full of iron oxide. This peculiar river runs red for about 5 kilometres before merging with some other streams and small rivers, at which point the colour gets more diluted and loses its unique hue.Īlso Read Top 11 Things To See In Cusco, Peru The Secret behind the ‘Red’ ColourĬusco’s Red River is formed due to the soil erosion from different mineral deposits present in the vibrant layers of the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain. This chain is itself a part of the magnanimous Andes mountain range appearing to be the spine of South America., forming the longest continental mountain range in the world. The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain valley along with the renowned Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain makes up a part of Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range. Originating from Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain valley, it belongs to the watershed of the Huallaga River. Locally known as Pukamayu (In Quechua, “puka” menas red, and “mayu” means river) or Antachaka (Quechua “anta” is copper, while “chaka” is bridge), this is a river that lies in the Canchis Province of the Cusco region which is about 3 hours south-east of the city of Cusco. The Red River is a work of art by Mother Nature and has cherry or brick red coloured water. Well, what if we tell you that in Cusco, Peru there is a river that completely defies this basic description of water? It runs RED. So, we know that water is naturally a transparent, tasteless, odourless, and nearly colourless liquid.
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