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Terraced fields in Colca Canyon

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Colca Canyon

Condors at Cruz del Cóndor, pre-Inca terraces and hot springs, over the high puna from Arequipa.

Effort
Moderate
Altitude
~3,450 m · Highverify
Who it suits
Anyone happy with a long scenic drive. Optional hikes into the canyon are demanding.

The drive from Arequipa crosses a high pass of around 4,900 metres, so we time it after a couple of nights in Arequipa.

Early mornings at Cruz del Cóndor give the best chance of seeing condors rise on the thermals.

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Tell us when you'd like to go and what you'd love to see. Your Peru Specialist will come back with ideas, honest advice on altitude and timing, and a clear price.

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