Natural wonder · Peru
Colca Canyon
Natural canyon in Peru
About Colca Canyon
The Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Arequipa. With a depth of about 3,270 metres (10,730 ft), it is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Its length is about 70 kilometres (43 mi). The Colca Valley is a colorful Andean valley with pre-Inca rooted inhabitants, and towns founded in Spanish colonial times, still inhabited by people of the Collagua and Cabana cultures.
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Questions about Colca Canyon
Where is Colca Canyon?
Colca Canyon is in Peru. The nearest city is Arequipa, about 96 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Colca Canyon?
Yes. The 5-day Cusco plan is about 232 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Colca Canyon?
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