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Trekking to
Cotahuasi Canyon
4 Days 3 Nights |
Description
Cotahuasi Canyon
Trekking is the
deepest canyon
in the world,
situated in the
northern of
Arequipa, in the
Union province.
The Cotahuasi
canyon, which
extends from the
foothills of the
Solimana
snowcapped
mountain until
the confluence
of the Ocoña
River, has 3535m
deep in the
Marpa sector,
being the
deepest part of
a wonderful trip
where you can
enjoy
revitalizing
thermo medicinal
waters, white
glaciers and a
great variety of
flora and fauna.
The canyon is
full of a great
variety of
sceneries that
increase its
beauty thanks to
the vigilant
presence of the
Snow-capped
Coropuna and
Solimana
Mountains.
The weather
diversity in
this region has
helped creating
the adequate
habitats for a
variegated flora
and fauna.
Species such as
the Andean
condor (Vultur
gryphus), the
vicuña (Vicugna)
and the
millenarian
natural
treasures have
found in the
depths of the
Canyon, which
added to the
archaeological
and cultural
attractions in
the zone,
collaborated on
it being
declared
National Tourist
Reserved Zone in
1988.
Itinerary
Day 01:
Arequipa - Majes
Valley -
Cotahuasi
Canyon.
8am pick up from
your hotel and
we leave from
Arequipa. We
will visit Toro
Muerto
Petroglyphs and
Pre-Inca tombs.
Next we will
explore the
Majes valley,
Andamayo Canyon
and the
geological
natural
formation called
the Castilla
Castle, spending
the daytime at
Majes Valley.
7pm continue
travelling to
Cotahuasi Canyon
by bus.
Day 02:
Cotahuasi -
Sipia Waterfall.
At 4am we arrive
at Cotahuasi
town, followed
by a short rest
at the hotel. We
then trek,
descending 4
hours, to the
valley of Piro,
Cuyao bridge,
Toro bridge and
finally arriving
at the valley
and Sipia
waterfall. We
will observe
geological walls
of the deeppest
canyon in the
world, a
spectacular
large river
going to the
Pacific Ocean
that can be
appreciated in
this beautiful
place with a
variety of
contrasting
colors. This is
a lovely place
of wild canyon
geography. We
then return to
Cotahuasi town.
Day 03:
Cotahuasi -
Puica - Luicho
Hot Spring.
At 6am we travel
by bus 3 hours
to a highland
village, called
Puica (3600m).
This is a
typical village
with several
habitants
dedicated to
agriculture and
domesticated
animals.
From here we
start to do a
small hike,
approximately 2
hours, to Jatun
Llaqta
archeological
site. This is
well-connected
with the Wari
culture and Inca
times, and was
used as an
administrative
center by the
Inca army for
this zone. After
lunch we will
descend the
canyon and to
Alca valley.
This walk is a
light 4 hour
hike, with
impressive
sights of
agricultural
terraces (over
1400 years old)
and many
varieties of
flora and fauna.
2pm we arrive at
Alca town and
visit and swim
in the medicinal
hot springs of
Luicho that are
45º C. We will
dine and rest at
this charming
village.
Day 04:
Cotahuasi -
Arequipa.
After our
breakfast, at
8am we begin
walking to the
left of the
Cotahuasi river.
Today we will
hike 6 hours to
the Cotahuasi
town, going
through terraced
areas, small
towns,
suspension
bridges, little
rivers that flow
into the canyon.
We will stop
briefly in
villages and
observe the
local people in
their
uncorrupted
lives.
At 2pm we travel
by bus 10 hours
back to
Arequipa, ending
our trip
INCLUDED
■Official
English speaking
guide
■Round trip
public bus
tickets or
private van,
according your
request
■All meals
according the
program
■Tea time (hot
drink, biscuit,
pop corn)
■Overnight in a
family lodge
(private or
shared room) or
camping gear (4
season tents and
mattresses)
■Canyon entrance
■Colca canyon
map
■Trekking gear
such as poles,
backpacks and
head lamp
(without
batteries)
NOT INCLUDED
■■Binoculars
■Breakfast on
the first day
■Tips for guide
and camp staff
■Personal horse
for ride, can be
hired for US$20
per day
including a
horseman and his
food and
accommodation
■Alcoholic
drinks
What you need
to Bring
■Small backpack
(45lt)
■Rain jacket or
poncho, plastic
ponchos can be
purchased in
Arequipa (just
in the rain
season Dec -
April)
■Strong
comfortable and
waterproof
footwear
■Sweater and
jacket
(something warm)
■Bottle of water
■Flashlight and
batteries
■Hat or cap to
protect you from
the sun
■Sun block (sun
protection
cream)
■Insect
repellent
■Toiletries,
towel and toilet
paper
■Selection of
small snacks,
chocolate, dried
fruit, biscuits
etc
■Camera, plenty
of film and
spare batteries
■Swimsuit (you
can swim in the
hot springs -
Luicho Spring)
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