As if all of the other amazing sights in Peru weren't enough, we have Colca Canyon. North of Arequipa, Colca Canyon rivals the Manu National Park in regards to it's natural beauty. But there's more to it than it's natural beauty, that's for sure!

Colca Canyon is Peru's answer to America's Grand Canyon. There are some areas of Colca Canyon that allow you to look 30,000 feet straight down. It's an absolutely breathtaking view.

Colca Canyon Home To More Than Just A Great View
Colca Canyon is also the home to the beautiful and huge Andean Condor. What's great about the canyon is that the winds shoot up so high and fast, the giant birds use them to glide on. Get ready for more great Peru pictures!

So, be sure to think about Colca Canyon. It's a truly massive canyon that is awe-inspiring to look at. The Colca river did an amazing job of cutting this thing out of the ground, to be sure!

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