Typical Andean vegetation surrounds one of the deepest canyons in the world: Colca Canyon. This is the perfect setting for extreme sports as well as relaxing horseback riding, all under the watchful gaze of the monarch of these skies, the condor.
Horseback riding itineraries usually begin at the Cruz del Condor viewing point, from where it is possible to appreciate the full splendor of the canyon. And, of course, it is always possible that both horses and riders may be surprised along the way by a vigilant condor. This imposing natural setting, also known as the Valley of Fire, is also home to other beautiful fauna and flora.
Colca Canyon is one of those places in Peru that seem to have everything. And more…
Head northwest on Avenida Mariscal Cáceres | 200 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida Salaverry | 350 m | |
Continue straight onto Paz Soldán | 200 m | |
Continue left onto Calle 28 de Julio | 250 m | |
Turn right onto Avenida de la Marina | 200 m | |
Make a slight right | 150 m | |
Turn right | 150 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida José Abelardo Quiñones | 600 m | |
Enter Óvalo Quiñónez and take the 1st exit onto Avenida José Abelardo Quiñones (AR-116) | 10 m | |
Make a slight right onto Avenida José Abelardo Quiñones (AR-116) | 450 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida General José Trinidad Morán (AR-116) | 150 m | |
Turn left onto Calle Señor de la Caña | 150 m | |
Turn left onto Romaña | 150 m | |
Turn right onto Avenida Challapampa | 250 m | |
Turn right | 400 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida Chachani | 400 m | |
Turn right onto Champallampa | 15 m | |
Turn left onto Avenida Prolongación Ejército (AR-743) | 150 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida Pumacahua (AR-743) | 700 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida Aviación (AR-743) | 5.5 km | |
Continue straight onto Vía Interoceánica Sur - Tramo 5 (PE-34A) | 150 m | |
Turn left | 60 m | |
Turn right onto Avenida Ferrocarril | 3 km | |
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Apipa | 9 m | |
Turn right onto Avenida Apipa | 350 m | |
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit | 60 m | |
Go straight | 40 m | |
Continue straight onto Autopista Cono Norte | 3.5 km | |
Turn left onto Vía Interoceánica Sur - Tramo 5 (PE-34A) | 40 km | |
Turn left onto AR-713 | 900 m | |
Make a slight right onto AR-713 | 10 km | |
Turn right | 30 km | |
Turn left onto Carretera al Colca (AR-109) | 50 km | |
Keep left at the fork onto AR-109 | 70 m | |
Turn left onto Carretera al Colca (AR-109) | 6 km | |
Continue straight onto Carretera al Colca (AR-109) | 3 km | |
Continue straight onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca (AR-109) | 15 km | |
Turn left onto Calle Sucre (AR-109) | 150 m | |
Turn right onto Calle Jerusalén (AR-109) | 70 m | |
Turn left onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca (AR-109) | 10 km | |
Continue slightly left onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca (AR-109) | 20 km | |
Continue left onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca (AR-109) | 8 km | |
Make a slight right | 2.5 km | |
Continue straight | 2.5 km | |
Turn left | 15 km | |
You have arrived at your destination | 0 m |
Head northwest on Avenida Mariscal Cáceres | 200 m | |
Continue straight onto Avenida Salaverry | 100 m | |
Turn left onto Avenida Tacna y Arica | 350 m | |
Turn right | 100 m | |
Turn left onto Avenida Parra (AR-114) | 1 km | |
Take the ramp on the right towards PE-34C | 80 m | |
Continue left towards PE-34C | 150 m | |
Merge left onto Variante Uchumayo (PE-34C) | 4.5 km | |
Merge right onto Carretera Interoceánica Sur (PE-34A) | 80 m | |
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Interoceánica Sur (PE-34A) | 45 m | |
Turn right onto Carretera Interoceánica Sur (PE-34A) | 10 km | |
Take the ramp on the right towards PE-34A | 200 m | |
Merge left onto Carretera Interoceánica Sur (PE-34A) | 25 km | |
Keep left at the fork onto Carretera Panamericana Sur (PE-1S) | 20 km | |
Turn left onto Avenida José Bustamante y Rivero | 700 m | |
Turn right onto Calle Atahualpa | 150 m | |
Turn left onto Carretera Panamericana Sur (PE-1S) | 35 km | |
Make a sharp right onto Carretera Majes - Colca (AR-109) | 100 km | |
Turn right onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca | 450 m | |
Continue right onto Carretera Longitudinal del Colca (AR-109) | 40 km | |
Make a sharp left | 2.5 km | |
Continue straight | 2.5 km | |
Turn left | 15 km | |
You have arrived at your destination | 0 m |
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Insect repellent and sunscreen, outdoor sports clothing, hat and sunglasses, camera, gloves.Alttitude
2 320 meters above sea levelClimate
Min. 9.2 ℃ / Max. 22.7 ℃We help you plan your trip!