Colca canyon – Arequipa

The Colca canyonin the region of Arequipa, Peru is a destination that fuses nature, history and culture in a single place. It has a depth of more than 4,000 meters, being considered one of the deepest canyons in the world, far outpacing the Grand Canyon of the united States.

But what really makes it famous is the Condor Andino, is the largest flying bird on the planet and sacred symbol of the Inca Empire.

For the cultures in the andes, the condor represents the connection between the Earth and the sky. It is popular belief that the condor to the end of his life, was allowed to fall to the vacuum ascending the Hanan Pacha (heavenly world). Observe your flight is an experience that goes beyond tourism: a moment of spiritual connection with the nature.

In the Colca Canyon you have the mirador Cruz del Condor, where you have the best chance of seeing the condor in flight.

The tour takes 2 days from the city of Arequipa, with overnight in Chivay where you'll appreciate the town, with its plaza, market, customs, and hot springs in the vicinity (La Calera, Baths of Yanque).