Top Arequipa Bird Watching

Arequipa´s half-day hike was especially created for hiker lovers and to discover the greatest Arequipa's countryside, located just 45min away from the city center. This half-day hike includes a great time to disconnect you from the noise and stresful of the city, to encounter with nature, with nice farming people, and enjoy a suitable hike designed for young and adult people. Thanks to the strong Spanish influence today Characato district is a great reference of pride as known as "Los Characatos". Why to hike in Characato? por que este lugar fue el primer asentamiento para los conquistadores españoles (June 24, 1541). Considered the first spanairs town in Arequipa region. "Hiking Through The Past Of Arequipa". As a freindly and laboriuos people from Characato, they offers a great alternative to taste the true flavor of the culinary art in Arequipa at the local restaurants as known as "Picanterias".

You can see the water mirrors between the months of January to March since it is the rainy season in the region; in the rest of the year, which is from April to December, the salt extraction areas are visited; in both seasons you can take all the photos that our imagination can allow us.

Your Colca Full Day experience combines nature, culture and unique landscapes in one day. Enjoy the breathtaking flight of condors on the Condor Cross, visit traditional villages in the Colca Valley and gaze at volcanoes and Andean fauna from the highest viewpoints on the route. The entire tour is carried out with comfortable transportation, professional guidance and strategic stops, ensuring a well-organized, safe and authentic experience.

Travel with expert local guides who know every corner of Colca Canyon. Unlike other tours, we combine the magic of the world’s deepest canyon with the stunning Volcano Viewpoint and a convenient same-day direct transfer to Puno, saving you time and optimizing your trip through southern Peru. Watch the flight of the majestic Andean condor from the Condor Cross and get to know traditional villages with living culture.