Émilie couillard

Chivay Vacations

2 reviews

150km from Arequipa, Chivay is a little village situated at the entrance to the Canyon de Colca.

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Art & Culture
Handicraft
Mountain

Chivay: How to get there?

3 hours from Arequipa by minibus

Chivay: When to go?

From April to November

Chivay: For how long?

Half a day

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Chivay: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Emilie Couillard

Seasoned Traveller

As you pass through the Colca Canyon area don't miss out on Chivay. A town located in the highest part of the canyon, a very pleasant area.

My suggestion

As I travelled through this little corner of Peru, I went swimming in natural pools right at the bottom of the canyon, where the locals go. A little further on there are also the man-made thermal baths, Las Termas La Calera.

David Debrincat

Seasoned Traveller

150km from Arequipa, Chivay is a little village situated at the entrance to the Canyon de Colca.

My suggestion

Have a walk around the market to admire the beautifully coloured Indian garments of the region.

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