Overview
The city was founded in 1540 by order of Francisco Pizarro. Since the colonial era is known as “The White City” this is due to the white ashlar color that prevails in its numerous temples and mansions. Colca comes from the words “Collaguas” and “Cabanas”, two ethnic groups that lived along the Colca River. This canyon has a depth of 4160 meters. Communities keep alive their ancestral customs.
The Cruz del Condor Viewpoint is a privileged spot to observe the depth of the canyon, vegetation and, above all, the flight of the condors, the most representative bird of the region. This viewpoint is a natural spectacle and an interesting experience for the visitor.
Itinerary
City Tour of Arequipa.
- We will start the tour by going to the Center where we will start the experience.
- Visit of one of the most impressive architectural monuments of the city, it is the magnificent Monastery of Santa Catalina, a miniature city that has hosted the Arequipa’s nuns for more than 400 years.
- Later, we will go to the Main Place of the city, surrounded by beautiful colonial arches. We will visit the Cathedral of Arequipa.
- Lunch in the Center
- Finally we will visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuary, where we will see the remains of the mummy Juanita. It is a spectacular find of a young girl belonging to the Inca nobility that was found in the cold slopes of the Mountain Ampato.
- Return to your hotel.
Arequipa – Colca (Coporaque)
- Early pickup at your hotel, then we will drive to the small village of Coporaque, picturesque, in the heart of the Colca. We will be welcomed by the families leaving there.
- Lunch in the community
- On the afternoon we will have the chance to participate the vivencial activities, visit the ruins of Uyu Uyu.
- Dinner and night in the community
Arequipa – Cruz del Condor – Puno.
- After breakfast we will go to the “Cruz del Condor” viewpoint. The condor sighting usually takes place from 9 to 12 noon. Then we will go to the locality of Chivay for lunch.
- On the afternoon we will take the bus towards Puno. We will make stop son the way to appreciate different natural attractions. It will take us around 5 hours to reach Puno
- Arriving, installation in your hotel.
Include
- Professional Guides.
- Briefing.
- Transportation.
- Equipment.
Not Include
- Sleeping Bag.
- Inflatable Air Mattress.
- Walking Sticks (Pair).
