Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) at Colca Canyon

Southern Andes

Arequipa & Colca Canyon

The White City and one of the world’s deepest canyons

Destinations
Southern Andes
Best time to visit
April – December
Altitude
2,335 m / 3,600 m
Suggested stay
3 days

Volcano-framed Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, where Andean condors soar above pre-Inca terraces.

Combine Arequipa’s Santa Catalina Monastery with two days in the Colca Valley and its hot springs.

When to go

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  12. Dec
  • Ideal
  • Good
  • Rainy season

Right now in Arequipa & Colca Canyon

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