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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Arequipa, Peru · South America
Maca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Madrigal, 13km from Colca Canyon.
Maca is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 908, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Maca 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 Maca to your route.
Maca District is one of twenty districts of the province Caylloma in Peru.
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Maca is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -15.6413 latitude, -71.7686 longitude.
Maca has a population of approximately 908 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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