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Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
An overlook of the Colca Valley. With a depth of 3,270 meters (10,730 ft), it is one of the deepest in the world. The Colca Valley is a colorful Andean valley with pre-Inca roots and towns founded in Spanish colonial times.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The local people sell their own woven clothing and some crafts and souvenirs with designs of the culture of Peru.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
Condor Cross is the place with the highest chance to watch the condors. As the birds soar past the canyon walls, the lookout point also offers breathtaking views down into the depths of the canyons.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The canyon is home to the Andean condor, a species that has been the focus of worldwide conservation efforts. The condors can be seen at close range as they fly past the canyon walls and are a popular attraction.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
Another amazing viewpoint from the other side of the Colca River, where you can see the trailhead to the Sangalle Oasis.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The backpacker resort village of Sangalle as seen from the trail that descends steeply to it.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The finale of the trek. There are many hostels where you can stay the last night and chill out in the pool.
Michele Roux
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
At the hostel, enjoy the swimming pool to start the last day of trekking right.

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