The beautiful Red River in Peru has the local name Palquella Pucamayu. The Red River is formed by rain from the famous nearby rainbow mountain Palcoyo. The reddish-pink color of the river water is created due to mineral deposits present in the various layers of clay formed by soil erosion. The river has a distinctive pink-red color because of the presence of iron oxide from the red zone of the mountains.
Because it is a result of rain, the red or dark pink river in Cusco is often visible only during Peru’s rainy season months. During the rest of the year, the river’s water level is much lower and its color is a cloudy brown.
The Red River is about 5 km long before merging with a number of small streams and rivers in other areas. At this time, the pink color will fade and lose its unique color This eventually flows into the Vilcamayo River which flows through the sacred valley of Cusco and past the famous citadel of Machu Picchu Further downstream the river is known as the Urubamba River before passing through the Pongo de Mainique canyon and finally. flows into the majestic Amazon River.
The color of the Red River’s water is even more striking as it flows through the emerald green hills. The river is located about 3 hours drive from Cusco city and originates from the Palcoyo rainbow mountain valley. When tourists come to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain they can stop to admire the Red River. The period from December to April is when the river water is at its most beautiful. One of the best times to see the river is in April when the rains begin to subside but the river level is still high.
This is still an area that is not really popular with tourists. With tourists coming to Peru, the landscape here is still wild and peaceful. Visitors coming here should bring warm clothes, hats, scarves and gloves. Although the trail through Palcoyo is not as difficult as the trail to Vinicunca, it can still be muddy so visitors should also wear hiking boots.
Cusco, where the Red River is located, is a city city in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba valley of the Andes Mountains. It is the seventh most populous city in Peru and is located at an altitude of approximately 3,400 m.
The city of Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire from the 13th century until the Spanish conquest in the 19th century. 16th century. In 1983 Cusco was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has now become a popular tourist destination in Peru and welcomes nearly 2 million visitors each year. In 2002, Cusco’s tourism revenue was 837 million USD. In 2009 that number increased to 2.47 billion USD.
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