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Colca Canyon

Peru travel guide

What to see in the Colca Canyon

One of the deepest canyons in the world, with Inca terraces and soaring condors.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Thomas Fuhrmann · CC BY-SA 4.0

Colca Canyon highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Cruz del Cóndor

    Condors in flight.

  2. Chivay

    A town and hot springs.

  3. Farming terraces

    Pre-Inca.

  4. Yanque

    Traditional dances.

  5. Mirador de los Andes

    More than 4,900 metres up.

Day trips from the Colca Canyon

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Colca Canyon

Any time of year is good to travel to the Colca Canyon: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the cevichería. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Peru guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Colca Canyon

What to see in the Colca Canyon?

Cruz del Cóndor, Chivay, Farming terraces, Yanque and Mirador de los Andes.

What to see in the Colca Canyon in one day?

Don’t miss Cruz del Cóndor, Chivay, Farming terraces, Yanque and Mirador de los Andes. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Colca Canyon?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Colca Canyon: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Colca Canyon?

Colca from Arequipa.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.