peru colca canyon

The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest in the world, carved into a rugged, volcanic landscape home to roaming vicuñas and great, swooping condors.

Terraced fields on the plateaux of the enormous gorge have sustained inhabitants since pre-Incan times and herds of llamas still roam the vast plains. Dotted with picturesque, remote Andean villages, the Colca region makes for terrific landscape. History buffs will be fascinated by the abundance of pre-Columbian and even pre-Incan ruins in the area, as well as the many colonial villages with their ornate churches. Adrenaline junkies will find a huge range of options for outdoor adventure, with challenging mountain bike trails, world-class climbing routes and even thrilling white-water rafting possible.

From nature-lover to extreme sports fanatic, the Colca Canyon and its surrounding area offer irresistible attractions for everyone.