Cotahuasi Canyon called ” The Canyon of Wonders ” is located approximately 400 km northwest of the city of Arequipa, in Peru at a depth of 3,535 meters above sea level, is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
Because the Cotahuasi region is remote and lacks constant transportation, canyoning is an unusual experience for those looking for a compact but intense hike, this is an ideal option, especially if you have a special interest in Andean wildlife and culture.
Attraction | Canyon of Cotahuasi |
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Location | Arequipa, Perú |
Depth | 3,535 m Aprox. |
Tourist Attractions | Sipia, Luicho, Puyas Raimondi, piedras de Santo Santo |
Climate | From 8 to 28 °C. |
The Cotahuasi Canyon, located about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Arequipa
in the heart of the Southern Andes, is the deepest canyon in the world. It is
formed by the flow of the Cotahuasi River as it carves its way between two
peaks, Coropuna and Sulimana, each of which towers over the ravine at more
than 20,000 feet above sea level. At its deepest point, the canyon cuts roughly 3,535 meters (11,560 feet)
into the earth – only slightly deeper than its nearby rival, the Colca Canyon
In Arequipa Several buses depart from around 5 pm, arriving in Cotahuasi around 3 am. There will be several hostels open 24 hours a day, and there will also be workers waiting for potential customers at the bus station. If not, an illuminated hostel sign is clearly visible on the hill in front of the bus station entrance.
There is a tourist information office in Cotahuasi where you can get a map and lots of tips, and they will be happy to help you with directions. Check your plans with the tourist office, as all the information included here is subject to change.
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