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Arequipa & Colca Canyon

A white volcanic-stone city beside a canyon twice the depth of the Grand Canyon.

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Place: Arequipa · Peru · PE
World region: Latin America
Type: Canyon
ID: DST-0343

Why go

A white volcanic-stone city beside a canyon twice the depth of the Grand Canyon.

Arequipa's sillar architecture and Santa Catalina Monastery are the urban draw, and Colca is the most reliable place to see Andean condors. It is a natural acclimatisation stop.

Signature experiences

Santa Catalina Monastery
Cruz del Condor viewpoint
Colca Canyon two-day trek

Interest tags

canyonwildlifehistoryarchitecturehiking

Good for

History travellersTrekkersWildlife travellers

Pairs well with

Cusco Lake Titicaca Lima

Best months

May-Sep

Avoid months

Jan-Mar (rain)

Ideal stay

4 days

Nearest airport

AQP · Arequipa

Pace

Active

Cost tier

Budget

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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