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Another good option would be to visit the Colca Canyon, it is located in the region of Arequipa. With an Andean vegetation privileged by its climate, this impressive valley belongs to the province of Caylloma. From the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, visitors can enjoy the flight of this majestic bird in danger of extinction that lives in the canyon. Its varied fauna will enable the traveler to enjoy the presence of animals such as alpaca, vicuña, vizcachas, foxes, pumas, eagles, hawks, owls, among others. In addition, the biodiversity of Arequipa is so extensive that it allows to see the field poppy, ichu, tolar, yareta, quiñoa and other herbs.

In the Colca Canyon visitors will have the possibility of practicing extreme sports such as canoeing, mountain climbing, climbing, fishing, trekking, among others. This canyon belongs to the Colca Valley, a large agricultural site that has viewpoints to enjoy the landscape and still maintains its ancestral customs by the inhabitants Collaguas, former inhabitants of the area.