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It is located north of the city of Arequipa, at
180 km (111.8 miles) from it. Over this valley, the erosion from the Colca River
creates a canyon of about 70 km. (43.5 miles) length, being the deepest of the
world, 3000 meters (9,842 feet). Very beautiful landscapes with strong wind,
over flight by condors which are the biggest birds in the world. In the mirador
"Cruz del Condor" located among Maca and Cabanaconde's town (place of privileged
view), is very common to see condors in majestic flight. Between December and
March, the waters of the Colca River offer for the lovers of canoeing, one of
the best places in the world for the practice of this sport. It includes rapids
of high speed (gradient + V), and great isolation in certain tracks. The upper
part (Andagua) and the middle of it can be navigated in kayaks by sportsmen with
much experience. This is an area of pure adrenaline. |
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Colca Canyon - Air view |
Ampato and Sabancaya Volcanoes - Air view |
Mirador Cruz del Condor |
Colca Canyon
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Vizcacha
(Lagidium viscacia) |
Colca Canyon
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