My son and I arranged a trip to the Colca Canyon through the helpful owner of the hostel we stayed out while visiting Arequipa. We took a minibus from Arequipa to Chivay with a handful of other curious “tourists”. The drive afforded all of us some outstanding views as we drove higher and higher into the Andes Mountains. In Chivay, we spent the evening enjoying a scrumptious communal dinner and authentic Peruvian music and dance. The next morning after a quick breakfast, we all boarded the minibus and set out towards Colca Canyon. It was a beautiful day and the clouds were actually beneath us. We drove along an unimproved road in awe as the world was revealed beneath us. Stopping at the canyon, we disembarked the bus and marveled at the unbelievable view. The canyon is said to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The view was truly awe inspiring. To our great delight, our experience was elevated by the sighting of several Condors. Luckily, we had our cameras and put them to good use. Our tour guide and driver allowed us all the time we wanted to take in the sights and enjoy the beauty. It was a worthwhile experience that I will not soon forget. I feel certain my son feels the same way. Good Journeys!

The world deepest Canyon, it tricky to get out to but once you are there can appreciate the naturla beauty. If you are lucky you may see a condor flying. Although its deep it is not very wide so therefore not as spectacular as the Grand canyon.