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The road from Arequipa toward Colca leads first through a rugged landscape dominated by volcanoes and seemingly home only to wild llama and vicuña.
Finally you emerge into a fertile region dotted with traditional villages where farming still takes place on the pre-Inca agricultural terraces. This is the Colca Valley, and at its end is the Colca Canyon, said to be one of the deepest in the world.
The steep green canyon walls are home to Andean condors and you will hopefully see families of these majestic birds nesting, scavenging and soaring on the thermals above and below you.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Colca Canyon
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Colca Canyon, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Colca Canyon
- Arequipa 66 miles away
- Puno 139 miles away
- Cuzco 145 miles away
- Sacred Valley 166 miles away
- Lake Titicaca 169 miles away
- Machu Picchu 172 miles away
- The Southern Amazon 268 miles away
- Paracas Nature Reserve 293 miles away
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Accommodation choices for Colca Canyon
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Colca Canyon. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Las Casitas del Colca
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Colca Lodge
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Killawasi Lodge
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Ideas for experiencing Colca Canyon
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Colca Canyon, and which use the best local guides.
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Climb Condor's Cross Climb Condor's Cross
Climb Condor's Cross
Condor’s Cross is situated on top of one of the steepest sides of the Colca Canyon. It is in these forested slopes that the families of condors nest, and you are more than likely to see several take to the air and glide on the thermals.
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