Colca Canyon, Peru

The typical Andean vegetation surrounds one of the world's deepest canyons, Colca Canyon, the ideal setting for extreme sports and peaceful relaxation, all under the watchful gaze of the Andean condor, the monarch of these skies.

Viewing points and thermal waters; rafting, climbing, and trekking; observation of condors and other typical highland animals in their natural habitat, including alpacas, vizcachas, and pumas; this valley and its mild climate provide all of these activities.

Colca Canyon is one of those Peruvian destinations that has it all. And even more.

There's a reason Colca Canyon is Peru's third most popular tourist destination: breathtaking views. The canyon is one of the deepest in the world, but not the deepest in Peru, despite being more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States.

If you get tired of the scenery, you can gaze up at the sky, where you might see Andean condors and the largest hummingbirds you've ever seen. Local handicrafts can be purchased in villages.