Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. For enjoyment only. - Peru

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arequipa-City Tour-Santa Catalina Convent

You arrive in the city of Arequipa and are transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will tour the famed "White City", stopping by the Santa Catalina Convent, a lovely 16th century city in miniature that mimics the styles of different Spanish cities of that time, the Main Square with its three different entrances, and the Church of the Society of Christ, a supreme example of 17th century Mixed Baroque and Spanish Baroque Churrigueresque art, as is the multicolored frescos of the San Ignacio cupola. Following this, you will visit the traditional districts of Cayma and Yanahuara that boasts a lookout and a lovely church.

Day 2: Colca CanyonYou will journey to the village of Yura and the Aguada Blanca y Pampa

Cañahuas National Reserve, a natural habitat for alpacas and vicuñas. You will pause at Patahuasi to rest and drink some coca tea. Afterwards, the drive continues to the valley's main town, Chivay, where you will have lunch and then be transferred to your hotel.Accomodations for the night in Chivay.

Day 3: Cruz del Condor - Return to Arequipa

Your day begins very early since you are going to the Cruz del Condor lookout, a site where you have spectacular views of one of the deepest canyons in the world. If the conditions are right, you might actually have the chance to take pictures of the majestic condor, world's largest and most powerful bird. Also depending on the program, you might stop at the town of Yanque, where you will experience some local folklore, and visit the villages of Pinchollo and Maca, whose local architecture decorate the Colca Valley.

Day 4: Arequipa - Departure

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination.