natural wonder
Colca Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and the best place to see Andean condors soaring on thermal currents.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Arequipa, Peru · South America
Chivay is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Coporaque, 30km from Colca Canyon.
Chivay is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 4,543, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Chivay sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chivay to your route.
Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru. Located at about 3,600 m above sea level (12,000 ft), it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon. It has a central town square and an active market. Ten km to the east, and 1,500 metres above the town of Chivay liesRead more
the Chivay obsidian source.
Thermal springs are located 3 km from town; a number of heated pools have been constructed. A stone "Inca" bridge crosses the Colca River ravine, just to the north of the town. The town is a popular staging point for tourists visiting Condor Cross or Cruz Del Condor, where condors can be seen catching thermal uplifts a few kilometres downstream.
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Chivay is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -15.6383 latitude, -71.6011 longitude.
Chivay has a population of approximately 4,543 people, making it a town in Peru.
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natural wonder
One of the deepest canyons in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and the best place to see Andean condors soaring on thermal currents.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Colca Canyon viewpoint where Andean condors ride the morning thermals up from 1,200 m below, often passing within metres of the parapet. Best between about 8 and 10 am.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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