Jul 13, 2008 - Chivay & around

We booked a trip through Ana to take us up to the Andean town of Chivay which is 3633 metres above sea level. ... In its natural form, however, coca is entirely different to cocaine and in many parts of South America is consumed by adults and children alike (even the nuns here drink coca tea)! Further along the way to Chivay we stopped at a cafe selling fresh coca tea (the leaves in hot water). ... When we finally got to Chivay the tour group had a buffet lunch in a local restuarant where we sampled lots of Peruvian food (including some alpaca meat). ... We then had some free time to explore the town of Chivay (which was a really nice place) before heading to the hot springs late in the afternoon. ... 15 from our hotel in Chivay and transported to another small town called Yanque where there were lots of photo opportunities from brightly dressed girls dancing in the centre of the square to local people ready to pose with various birds and animals in return for payment (we didn´t take them up on this offer). ...

Jul 9, 2008 - Chivay / Colca Canyon

we woke up in the morning and went to visit the canyon.we woke up in the morning and went to visit the canyon....

Apr 20, 2008 - Day 7: Colca Canyon and the great bike ride

We set off in the morning to visit the Condor viewing point. The plan is to cycle back to near Chivay. ... This 22km stretch is “mostly downhill” as we are informed by our local guide Wilfredo.We set off in the morning to visit the Condor viewing point. The plan is to cycle back to near Chivay. ... This 22km stretch is “mostly downhill” as we are informed by our local guide Wilfredo....

Jun 27, 2007 - Chivay / Colca Canyon

Today we were off to visit the Colca Canyon. Then it was on to the town of Chivay for a buffet lunch and onto the town of Coporaque to a small but beatiful hotel called Mama Yacchi's. ... Then it was of the hot springs near Chivay for a much appreciated soak. ... The next morning we were up early again in order to reach the Colca Canyon in time to see the Andean Condors.Today we were off to visit the Colca Canyon. Then it was on to the town of Chivay for a buffet lunch and onto the town of Coporaque to a small but beatiful hotel called Mama Yacchi's. ... Then it was of the hot springs near Chivay for a much appreciated soak. ... The next morning we were up early again in order to reach the Colca Canyon in time to see the Andean Condors....

Jun 27, 2007 - Colca Canyon / Chivay

Chris here. Anyway, we left Arequipa on Wednesday pretty early for a 4 hour drive up through the mountains to a small town called Chivay. ... Chivay is located in the Colca Valley, which is amazing because all around you the hillsides have been terraced for agriculture, creating this earthy multi-colored paradise. ... Also at one end, the valley floor rises up so high that the top is a snow-covered peak.Chris here. Anyway, we left Arequipa on Wednesday pretty early for a 4 hour drive up through the mountains to a small town called Chivay. ... Chivay is located in the Colca Valley, which is amazing because all around you the hillsides have been terraced for agriculture, creating this earthy multi-colored paradise. ... Also at one end, the valley floor rises up so high that the top is a snow-covered peak....

Jun 16, 2007 - Colca Canyon

Our final day in Arequipa was dedicated to exploring the canyon areas north and west of Arequipa. At Chivay, one of the small towns, we wandered through the traditional market where a staggering number of different kinds of corn and maize is sold, rice, dried broad and lima beans, quinoa and other grains. ... In a small market building, dry goods and meat were on sale.Our final day in Arequipa was dedicated to exploring the canyon areas north and west of Arequipa. At Chivay, one of the small towns, we wandered through the traditional market where a staggering number of different kinds of corn and maize is sold, rice, dried broad and lima beans, quinoa and other grains. ... In a small market building, dry goods and meat were on sale....

Jun 10, 2007 - Colca Canyon / Chivay

We went for an overnight trip to colca canyon yesterday.We went for an overnight trip to colca canyon yesterday....

Jun 1, 2007 - Chivay, Colca Canyon

1er Juin: Nous sommes parties de Arequipa vers 8:30am en direction du Canyon le plus profond au monde: El Canyon del Colca! Puisque nous montions vers le plus haut point d'altitude du voyage, sur la route nous nous sommes arretes pour boire une tisane "triple" qui contient de la coca (pour l'altitude), de la chachacoma (pour la tete), et de la muña (pour l'estomac).1er Juin: Nous sommes parties de Arequipa vers 8:30am en direction du Canyon le plus profond au monde: El Canyon del Colca! Puisque nous montions vers le plus haut point d'altitude du voyage, sur la route nous nous sommes arretes pour boire une tisane "triple" qui contient de la coca (pour l'altitude), de la chachacoma (pour la tete), et de la muña (pour l'estomac)....