Typical Andean vegetation surrounds one of the world’s deepest canyons: Colca Canyon, the perfect setting for extreme sports and for peaceful relaxation, all under the watchful gaze of the monarch of these skies, the Andean condor.
Viewing points and thermal waters; rafting, climbing and trekking; observation of condors and other typical highland animals in their natural habitat, including alpacas, vizcachas and pumas; all these activities are offered by this valley and its mild climate.
Colca Canyon is one of those places in Peru that has everything. And more.
How to get to Colca Canyon?
Route 1
Lima - Arequipa
17 h approximately
Arequipa - Chivay
4 h 30 min approximately
Chivay - Colca Canyon
10 min approximately
What to do at Colca Canyon?
Visit the many villages in the area.
Bathe in the thermal waters at Calera.
In the early morning you can see the flight of condors above the canyon.
General information
Climate
Min. 9.2 ℃/ Max. 22.7 ℃
Price
Foreign nationals: S/70
Peruvians: S/20
Peruvian students: S/5
*Referential price
Essentials
Camera, light clothing and warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, footwear suitable for hiking, cash.
Altitude
2 110 meters above sea level
