Getting additional information…

About Chivay

The essentials for planning your trip

Experiences How to get there
How to get there
Aeropuerto de Arequipa (AQP)
Best time to visit April - November
Minimum days 2 days
Size Town
Main language Spanish
Currency PEN
Power outlet A, B, C (220V)

Chivay needs 2 days: the town and its hot springs on one, and the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint over the Colca Canyon (one of the deepest in the world) at dawn on the other, when Andean condors ride the thermal currents to fly. April-November is the recommended dry season. It's cheaper than the Cusco circuit, with less luxury tourism infrastructure. Its Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, is home to the most accessible Andean condor population in South America.

Rating

The average of travelers' scores

Overall beauty
9.5 /10
Safety
7.0 /10
Prices
8.5 /10
Transport
4.0 /10
Cleanliness
6.5 /10
Activities and experiences
6.5 /10
7.0
Destination rating No user ratings yet — this score is an initial estimate. Be the first to rate it!

Latest reviews

What people who have been there say

Compare with similar destinations

Destinations from the same country and similar size — compare safety, prices, transport and activities.

Top experiences

The best rated activities in the area

See all experiences

Similar destinations

Destinations with similar size, climate and activities

Nearby destinations

Destinations about 1h30 away (time varies depending on transport)

Showing 0 of 0 nearby destinations matching the active filters.
Ask me about your trip
Compare destinations Choose two destinations to see a detailed comparison
VS