What Is Colca Canyon and Why Is It So Great? When visiting Peru, a must-see on any traveller’s hit list has to be Colca Canyon. This huge ravine just outside Arequipa is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA and holds the title of the second deepest canyon in the world. Colca…
Our trip to Colca Canyon began at the unearthly hour of 2.30am. Colca Canyon sits at 5000 meters above sea level which is much much higher than the alps in Europe and is about 3 hours drive from Arequipa. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world and is home to the legendary…