Colca Canyon Landscapes

 

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.

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon - Air view

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon
 

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon
 

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Condor flying

COLCA CANYON

Condor flying

COLCA CANYON

Condor flying

COLCA CANYON

Southern Viscacha
(Lagidium viscacia)

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Viewing the Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Viewing the Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Viewing the Canyon

COLCA CANYON

Mirador Cruz del Condor

COLCA CANYON

Mirador Cruz del Condor

COLCA CANYON

Mirador Cruz del Condor

COLCA CANYON

Ampato and Sabancaya Volcanoes - Air view

COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon

COLCA CANYON

White-water Rafting
(Photo © PromPeru)

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Trekking in Colca Canyon


Photos © J. Mazzotti

Our gratitude to Colca Lodge that allowed us to obtain these photos

Colca Lodge



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