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Colca Canyon, Peru

One of Peru's natural wonders, this canyon is high, deep and home to condors. Explore Colca Canyon in words and pictures.

Arequipa Tours: Colca Canyon

Scroll down the page for description of the Colca valley, civilization and sightseeing.

Colca Canyon - Travel Information

Condors, photos, getting there and suggested itinerary for the solo traveler.

Colca Canyon - Valley of Wonders

Description, history, wildlife and recommendations.

Colca Canyon Cycle Tours

Tours, photo gallery and essential information.

Colca Canyon Photos

Click on a thumbnail for larger images, including condors in flight.

Colca Canyon Photos

Photos of a journey through the canyon from beginning to end.

Colca Canyon Rafting Trips

Rafting expeditions, packing instructions, itinerary and photos.

Colca Canyon, Peru

Trekking information for independent hikers.

Parador del Colca

"Seven bedroom lovely eco lodge built using local materials and commanding superb views of the gardens, fields and the river. There are hot springs within short walking distance of the lodge."

Peru's Colca Canyon

Description, recommendations and attractions.

Where is the Deepest Canyon in the World?

"No, it's not the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, nor the Copper Canyon of northern Mexico. Come to southern Peru where high in the Andes exists the lesser known Colca Canyon, which for 100 kms averages 3400 meters deep (ca 2 miles)." Getting there, photos, what to do and see, and where to stay and eat.

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