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Arequipa-Colca Canyon (Cañon del Colca-Arequipa)

At a depth of more than 3,400m (11,333ft), the Colca Canyon is almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The valley towns, such as Yanque and Chivay, which have maintained their original appearance for almost 400 years, and the many pre-Inca tombs and ruins in the area, are also worth visiting.

Disabled access: 
No
Unesco: 
No

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