Cotahuasi: 2-Day Canyon Tour with Hot Springs & Waterfall
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Discover the Cotahuasi Canyon on a 2-day tour. Visit the Sipia Waterfall, relax in the Luicho hot springs, and explore the colonial towns of Taurisma, Tomepampa, and Alca.
Highlights
- Relax in the therapeutic waters of the Luicho hot springs
- Explore the Cotahuasi Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world
- Visit the Sipia Waterfall, a symbol of the Cotahuasi Landscape Reserve
- Discover the colonial architecture of Taurisma, Tomepampa, and Alca
- Enjoy a local trout lunch at the Luicho hot springs
Description
Day 1:
After breakfast, leave Cotahuasi and head to Taurisma. Explore ancient cedars, colonial churches, and the retama forest. Continue to Tomepampa to photograph its traditional church, and then to Alca for its agriculture, balconies, and colonial houses. Descend to the Luicho hot springs for a local trout lunch. Enjoy a therapeutic bath in the hot springs.
Return to Cotahuasi for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2:
After breakfast, travel to the deepest part of the Cotahuasi Canyon. Observe the agricultural and geological richness of the Colca and Piro fields. Visit the Sipia waterfall, a symbol of the Cotahuasi Landscape Reserve, cascading 150 meters amid a dramatic clash of water and rock.
Return to Cotahuasi for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Chaquicocha Lagoon, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the Santa Ana Bell Tower. At 6:00 PM, transfer to the Arequipa bus terminal, arriving at 3:00 AM the next day.
Includes
Bus ticket Arequipa - Cotahuasi - Arequipa
2 nights' accommodation in Cotahuasi
Transportation in Cotahuasi
Professional guide in Spanish and English
Entrance to the Luicho hot springs
2 continental breakfasts
Important Information
- The tour involves walking and hiking
Bring swimwear for the thermal baths
The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or heart problems
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund