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Located only a few hours from Arequipa, the Colca Canyon is one of the most impressive places to visit in Peru. With a depth of 9842ft (3000m), the Colca Canyon is nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon – and the second deepest Canyon in the word.
While enjoying your tour around this natural wonder, the roads will take you through the National Reserve of Salinas and Agua Blanca, a private reserve known for its preservation of Peru’s wildlife, such as the vicuña and several dozen species of birds.
Using Chivay or Yanque as your base, you can meander around the edges of the canyon, heading to where the famous Cruz del Condor is situated; undoubtedly one of the area’s most amazing lookout. From there you will see several giant condors, soaring overhead. From May to December is the best time to spot these magnificent creatures. The 12-foot wing span of the condor makes it the biggest bird in the western hemisphere.
For more adventurer travelers, who want to enjoy the area to the most, it is also an option to hike the canyon or even do some camping, not to mention taking advantage of the thermal baths around the area.
From Arequipa to Colca, you can expect about a five hour drive, making it the perfect overnight stop on your trip from Arequipa to Puno (or reverse).

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