The Hour Of The Colca Canyon

An Uruguayan visitor described the Colca Canyon asand the Colca River is the paradise for many extreme
"a place of reunion with the Universe soul...". Aftersports (rafting, kayaking, etc.). It is also framed by
acknowledging Machu Picchu as a New 7 Wonder, it isamazing views. The route that leads from Arequipa
time to show the world our wonderful geography.(capital of the region) to Colca is full of interesting
The Colca Canyon in Arequipa - Peru - is anplaces. The Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, the small
impressive crack of deep vertical slopes. It covers 100town of Chivay, the community of Cabanaconde, the
km showing almost all the ecological floors. AccordingCross of the Condor viewpoint, the volcanoes
to Mario Vargas Llosa it is an overwhelming andSabancaya and Ampato, the viewpoint of Tapay, etc..
memorable natural creation.The main attractions in the Colca Valley are the
The New 7 Wonders Committee is now promoting aagriculture system, its fine hand crafts and its local
new challenge, the nomination of the New 7 Wonderscustoms, not to mention the colorful feasts. You can
of Nature. They will receive the nominations throughalso find different species of cactus, impressive
the internet until August 2008.condors and a complete variety of South American
The Colca Canyon presents all the requirements to becamels.
elected. Its overwhelming beauty has been created byThus, we will promote it as one of the New 7
geological processes through the years. Its deepnessWonders of Nature.
(3,180) is far greater than the Grand Canyon in USA