Flight of the Condors at Colca Canyon 4500m

Flight of the Condors at Colca Canyon

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April 24th 2010
After a long weekend of relaxing in Cuzco after Machu Picchu we took an overnight bus to Arequipa, a 10 hour journey south. We were here to organise a tour to Colca Canyon to see the condors that it is famous for. Arequipa itself is a pleasant city. Sitting at an altitude of 2380m it enjoys spring like weather all year round. The central Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets are attractive and a ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more