The Colca Valley is one of Peru’s most impressive natural regions, a destination for travelers who enjoy nature, photography, and a slower pace. It's a landscape of terraced hillsides, traditional villages, relaxing hot springs, and stunning Andean vistas. The area's star attraction is the Colca Canyon. The latter is one of the deepest canyons on the planet, where dawn visits to viewpoints like Cruz del Cóndor offer unforgettable sightings of Andean condors gliding above the dramatic cliffs.

Visitors typically stay in or around Chivay, a small, simple gateway town sitting at about 12,000 feet. While the town itself has limited activities - or dining options outside the hotels for that matter - the surrounding valley offers peaceful rural scenery, quiet winding roads, and opportunities to decompress in the crisp mountain air. Many of the accommodation options in the area provide a tranquil, nature-focused base with beautiful views, the best way to rest between excursions.