Sibayo
A traditional village of stone walls and thatched roofs upriver on the Colca, with community tourism and a suspension bridge, offering a taste of highland herder life.
Sibayo lies on the upper Colca River about 40 km northeast of Chivay, at an altitude of about 3,850 meters. It preserves many traditional stone-walled houses with thatched roofs (the Rumillacta stone village) and is designated a model village for community tourism in Peru. Visitors can stay with local families, take part in herding alpacas, weaving and preparing traditional dishes, and wander the suspension bridge over the river and the stone formations. Nearby highland landscapes include the Kayuma Valley and the Toquela Marsh. It is about 1 hour by minibus or chartered car from Chivay, and can be combined with a visit to Tuti.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tuti
- La Calera Hot Springs
- Chivay
- Coporaque
- Nevado Mismi (Source of the Amazon)
- Yanque
- Uyo Uyo
- Mirador de los Volcanes (Patapampa)