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Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:51 a.m.
Cruz del Cóndor in Caylloma, Peru
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Deep within the peaks and valleys of the Andes lies the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest land gorges on Earth, with a depth ranging between 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Located about 160 km northwest of Arequipa, the surroundings of this canyon are home to small towns founded during Spanish colonial period and populated by communities with cultural roots that predate the Inca civilization.
At the edge of the canyon stands the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor, a stunning viewpoint and popular stop along trekking routes in the region. It is also a place which offers a privileged view of the flight of the Andean condor, one of the largest flying birds on Earth and a powerful symbol throughout Andean cultures.
Considered a symbol of power and wealth by many indigenous communities of the Andes, the condor plays an important role in regional folklore and mythology.
At the edge of the canyon stands the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor, a stunning viewpoint and popular stop along trekking routes in the region. It is also a place which offers a privileged view of the flight of the Andean condor, one of the largest flying birds on Earth and a powerful symbol throughout Andean cultures.
Considered a symbol of power and wealth by many indigenous communities of the Andes, the condor plays an important role in regional folklore and mythology.
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