It feeds on carrion that it can see from very long distances.
Although it can weigh 15 kilos, it is an excellent flyer because it can travel immense distances (even, driven by the air current, it can travel 170 kilometers without flapping its wings). It inhabits the western region of South America, especially the Andes Mountains, although it can also fly over the Pacific coast. The Andean condor ( vultur gryphus) is the second largest bird in the world (with outstretched wings it can reach 3.5 meters and up to 1.3 meters in height). Peruvians pay only 20 soles (6 dollars, approximately). To appreciate this and the other viewpoints (as well as hiking trails throughout the Colca Valley) it is necessary to buy the ‘Colca Tourist Ticket’ which costs 70 soles for foreigners (22 dollars on average) and 40 soles for Latin Americans (12 dollars on average). The viewpoint is more crowded in the mornings when, although it does not always happen, the condors prefer to fly the site. Of course, it takes some luck for the condors to fly over at the right time and at the best distance. The reason is the spectacle of the ‘flight of the condor’: several Andean condors flying over the place very close to the visitors. The ‘Cruz del Condor’ viewpoint is the most visited of the many viewpoints deployed along the Colca canyon. It is also worth highlighting its beautiful temple in honor of San Pedro Alcántara as well as the Mucurca lagoon, in the highest part of the town. From this town you can take hiking routes to various sectors of the canyon such as San Juan de Chuccho or the oasis of Sangalle. Some visitors also decide to stay in the Chivay district, the capital of the Caylloma province.Ĭabanaconde also has other viewpoints of the Colca canyon such as: the Tapay viewpoint, the Achachiwa viewpoint and the San Miguel viewpoint. Due to the fact that many tourists come there to appreciate the spectacle of the ‘flight of the condor’, the town adapted and offers acceptable lodging services. The town of CabanacondeĬabanaconde is the closest tourist town to the ‘Cruz del Condor’ viewpoint. Then you can go (preferably very early) by car or on foot to the ‘Cruz del Condor’ viewpoint. The cost of this journey is 18 soles (6 dollars, approximately). The best way to get to the viewpoint is by car from the city of Arequipa to the town of Cabanaconde, in the province of Caylloma. At the top, the snow-capped Mismi stands out (the top located at 5,822 meters above sea level). The viewpoint is 200 kilometers by road from the city of Arequipa. The closest town to stay near there is Cabanaconde, located 12 kilometers on average. The Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint is located in the upper part of the Colca canyon, approximately 3,800 meters above sea level. It should be noted that the Colca canyon is one of the deepest in the world at 4,160 meters. However, of all these, the most visited is ‘Cruz del Condor’.
This natural spectacle has made Colca the second most visited tourist attraction in Peru, only after Machu Picchu.Īs well as ‘Cruz del Condor’, the splendor of the Colca canyon can be appreciated from different viewpoints such as: the Andes viewpoint, the Antahuilque viewpoint, the Volcanoes viewpoint and more. But what is most striking is the flight of several condors in the area. Booking your seat online is a hassle-free, fast, and convenient process.This viewpoint, the most famous in the Colca canyon, offers incredible views of the place. This falls under the visa waiver agreement known as the Schengen Agreement.Īnd if you are traveling to Frankfurt on business, Condor offers premium services for business travelers, including a luxurious Business Class experience to ensure comfort and convenience throughout your journey. citizen traveling to Germany for tourism or business and your stay will not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period, you generally do not need a visa. Additionally, if you plan to explore other regions of Germany or venture into the countryside, renting a car can provide the flexibility and freedom you need. If your accommodation is outside the city center, you may find it convenient to take a taxi from the terminal. These trains run regularly and take only 15 minutes. The quickest and easiest way is to take the S-Bahn to Frankfurt Taunusanlage. Getting around: There are several public transport options to reach the city center from Frankfurt Airport.
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