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Colca Canyon
Best time to visit
The morning hours offer the best light for photography and a greater chance to see condors in flight. The best time to visit is the dry season from May to September, so the views do not get lost in fog.
Budget tips
Entry to the canyon costs around 70 PEN, students receive discounts. Group tours can reduce the price per person and local transport is usually cheaper than tourist programs.
Recommended for
Nature lovers, Photographers, Tourists seeking breathtaking views, Curious travelers
Plan your visit
Full-day trip
About
Quick facts: Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world with a depth of over 3,400 meters. The area is home to condors, huge birds of prey often soaring above the valley.
Highlights: In the highest parts of the canyon, it is possible to observe the flight of a giant condor with a wingspan of up to 3 meters. The local tribes preserve the traditions of growing corn on terraced fields hundreds of years old, creating impressive patterns from a bird's perspective.
Insider tips
- Dress warmly, mornings and evenings tend to be cold even in summer.
- Near Kereru offers the best views of the condors.
- Avoid weekends when the site is most visited.
- Bring drinks and plenty of water with you, as beverage sales are limited on the route.
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