Colca Canyon

Located to the north-east of the Arequipa region at about 3 600 m s.n.m., very close to the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes, is the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world, reaching approximately 4,160 meters depth. With an Andean vegetation privileged by its climate, this impressive valley belongs to the province of Caylloma.
With an Andean vegetation privileged by its climate, this impressive valley belongs to the province of Caylloma.
From the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, visitors can enjoy the flight of this majestic bird in danger of extinction that inhabits the canyon. Its varied fauna will make the traveler can also enjoy the presence of animals such as alpaca, vicuña, vizcachas, foxes, pumas, eagles, hawks, owls, among others. 
In addition, the biodiversity of Arequipa is so extensive that it allows us to see the field poppy, the ichu, the tolar, the yareta, the quiñoa and other herbs.
In the Colca Canyon, tourists will have the opportunity to practice extreme sports such as canoeing, mountaineering, mountain climbing, fishing, trekking, among others. This canyon belongs to the Colca Valley, large agricultural place that has viewpoints to enjoy the scenery and still maintains its ancient customs by Collaguas people, ancient inhabitants of the area.
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Para llegar al Colca, la única vía de acceso es por carretera, siendo la ciudad de Arequipa el punto de partida, el recorrido del viaje es de 151 Km. que lleva hasta el valle del Colca, siendo Chivay la primera localidad que se llega después de 3 horas de viaje en autobús.

Located to the north-east of the Arequipa region at about 3 600 m s.n.m., very close to the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes, is the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world, reaching approximately 4,160 meters depth. With an Andean vegetation privileged by its climate, this impressive valley belongs to the province of Caylloma.

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