The Colca Canyon & Valley constitute one of Peru’s most dramatic and spectacular natural landscapes. Said to be the deepest canyon in the world, the beautiful landscapes offer a range of interesting treks and hikes. Be on the lookout for vicunas, the smaller cousins to alpaca, and the majestic condor. Aracari offers bespoke private trips to Colca Canyon as part of a luxury, tailormade trip to Peru.
Peru and the Galapagos are amongst the most perfect honeymoon destinations in the world. With romance, culture and adventure in abundance; there is something special for every couple to discover. Your honeymoon is an opportunity to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experiences and Peru has plenty of those. Here we’ve made a list of the most […]
Thanks to the seismic activity of the region, the Colca Canyon and Valley are sprinkled with natural hot springs, or thermal baths, where locals and tourists alike can relax in the warm embrace of Mother Nature. The hot springs vary in temperature, and are rich in sulfur, lithium, or iron, and thought to have medicinal healing […]
Native to the mountains of South America that give the bird its name, the Andean condor can be spotted across the continent but arguably the best place to see these strikingly large animals is in the Colca Canyon of Peru. Located in the south of the country about a 4-hour drive from Arequipa, the Colca region is known for […]
The Colca Valley is dotted with charming villages where the locals preserve the ethnic richness of their past more than any other region of Peru. Among the people there is deep rooted tradition and cultural pride that manifests in everything they do from their daily tasks to their unique clothing and hats. One of the best ways to understand […]
The history rich Colca Valley is scattered with ancient ruins. One of these sites, Uyo Uyo, is an especially great place to explore the ancient cultures of the region and Peru. Reachable either on foot or horseback, a visit to Uyo Uyo ruins is the ideal way to acclimatize to the high altitude of the region, while absorbing some […]
Among the highlights of visiting the Colca Canyon in southern Peru are majestic condors, adventure activities like trekking, pre-Inca archaeology and terracing, and Colca Canyon churches from the colonial era. For the cultural connoisseur the quaint villages and period buildings are destinations in their own right, and for the outdoor enthusiast they make for delightful stops to the starting point […]
