Cruz del Cóndor
Mirador Cruz del Cóndor
A cliffside viewpoint over the canyon, where in the early morning Andean condors ride thermals rising from below.
The viewpoint sits on a cliff at the deepest part of the canyon, with a drop of more than 1,000 m below. As the morning warms, rising air currents form, and Andean condors with wingspans of up to 3 m circle up from the canyon floor, often passing right overhead. This is the highlight of a Colca trip. On two-day tours, departure from Chivay is usually early the next morning, and you arrive around 8 a.m. Whether the condors appear depends on the weather. They are rarely seen in the rainy season. The site is crowded in peak season, so arrive early to secure a spot, and mind your safety near the cliff edge.
Opening hours
All day; best 08:00–10:00
Nearby sights
- Colca Canyon
- Tapay
- Sangalle Oasis
- Cabanaconde
- Pinchollo & Hatun Infiernillo Geyser
- Madrigal & Chimpa Fortress
- Mirador de Antahuilque
- Fure Waterfall