Colca Canyon (Cañón del Colca) - located in the south of Peru, 160 km northwest of Arequipa and is considered one of the deepest in the world. Its maximum depth is 4160 meters, and the length is more than 100 km.
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It was previously believed that the depth of the Colca Canyon is 3269 meters, but during the 2005 expedition more accurate measurements were made and now, after clarifying all the data, its depth is 4160 m on the north side and 3600 meters on the south.
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Thus, Colca Canyon is more than 2 times deeper than the Grand Canyon in North America, the maximum depth of which is 1800 m. Colca Canyon differs from the Grand Canyon in that its walls are not so vertical and it is suitable for agriculture, therefore it is already inhabited by people. over 1500 years old.
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The name "Colca" is translated from the Quechua Indian language and means "grain barn". And this makes sense, since a complex system of agricultural stepped terraces has been created in the canyon since ancient times, cultivated by local residents, who have preserved the traditions of their ancestors to this day.
Colca Canyon is one of the most visited places in Peru, who come here for the magnificent nature, unique landscapes and colorful villages, which still adhere to the rich cultural traditions of the region.
At one of the highest points of the Colca Canyon, there is the Cruz del Condor observation deck, from where you can watch the largest birds in the world - condors, which are often called the masters of the Andes.