BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN COLCA CANYON
The Hotels in Colca Canyon is one of the most impressive places in all of Peru. It has a depth of over 9842 ft (3000m), it is nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and the second deepest Canyon in the world. Colca is a mystical valley located in the Arequipa Region on the southern coast of Peru. It’s approximately 1,100 kilometers south of Lima, and 161 kilometers away from the city of Arequipa. It’s about a 3.5 hour drive away by bus from downtown Arequipa. The Colca Valley has an imposing landscape and is one of the most important tourist attractions in Peru from where you can also see the flight of the condor. It’s a perfect place for those travelers who are looking for a mixture of adventure, mysticism, and nature.
Accommodations in Colca are close to Chivay, Yanque, and Cabanaconde. Enjoy a good night’s rest in the shadows of glacier-capped peaks and a tranquil day away from the crowds. Browse our preferred selection of Colca Canyon hotels, from the luxurious Las Casitas by Belmond, Colca Lodgeand Aranwa Colca; to budget-friendly options such as Casa Andina Colca and La Casa de Mami Yacchi.
Consider customizing your travel itinerary with an overnight stay at Colca Lodge near Chivay, home to arguably the most incredible hot springs in all of Peru. Guests have exclusive access to the lodge’s private thermal pools overlooking the river and can top off their rejuvenating afternoon with a massage at the on-site Spa Eco Thermal.
Visitors are not only fascinated by the Colca canyon Valley landscapes and culture, but also by its cuisine. Among its most representative dishes are the delicious “chicharrón de alpaca” [alpaca crackling], the “chupe” [stew generally made with chicken, red meat, lamb or beef tripe and other giblets, or with fish, shrimp, crayfish or shellfish such as loco, and vegetables, potatoes or cassava], and the “cuy frito o asado” [fried or roasted guinea pig]. Colca also offers a great variety of typical and exotic drinks prepared with natural products of its surroundings, such as “Colca Sour” and “El Challasca”, which according to the people of Colca, have medicinal effects.