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Colca Lodge

Posted by chilternted 11 August 2007

A fantastic hotel - bungalows set around the central buildings in the upper Colca Valley - great for walks. Peaceful and tranquil, the food and ambiance were 5 star. Have a thermal bath in their own pools whilst looking up at the stars and sipping a Pisco Sour!

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Colca Lodge

Posted by chilternted 11 August 2007

A fantastic hotel - bungalows set around the central buildings in the upper Colca Valley - great for walks. Peaceful and tranquil, the food and ambience were five-star. Have a thermal bath in their own pools whilst looking up at the stars and sipping a Pisco Sour!

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A hike from Cabanaconde

Posted by EmilyMcCunn 10 August 2007

A two-day hike from the village, down into the canyon, walking through several villages and staying overnight at the oasis at the bottom, where you can take a much needed swim.

We just turned up and a local guide - who was excellent - approached us, set us up with beds and food and took us the following day. A great way to acclimatise yourself for the Inca trail walk or any other activities at altitude.

Also pretty cool is the stop off on the way there/ back at the Cruz del Condor to see the Andean condors. As far as I remember the public bus stops there and you can pick another one up later.

Bus from Arequipa which is about 100 miles away.

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