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View of Colca Canyon
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Geoparque Colca y Volcanes de Andagua
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Matto
March 30, 2026
Hiking
The upper slopes of the canyon are often structured by human hands into terraces, many of them several hundred years old, which the current inhabitants use for their efficient land cultivation. These terrace structures gave the Andes mountain range its name.
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Julian
April 17, 2025
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We did the 3-day trek at the end of the rainy season and set off at 8 a.m. on day 1. By 10 a.m., it was already extremely hot, forcing us to take more breaks than usual. So be sure to bring enough water (at least 3 liters per person) and start early!
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Distance 2.02 km
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 60 m
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