Condor Canyon
Mirador de Cóndores
A cliff viewpoint south of Samaipata where you can often see dozens of Andean condors circling over the canyon at close range.
The Condor Viewpoint (Loma/Piedra de los Cóndores) lies in mountains about 25 km south of Samaipata. Andean condors nest on the cliffs nearby, and on clear mornings they ride thermals above the rocks, often in groups of a dozen or more. Most visitors take a day tour: first a drive to a mountain village in the direction of Postrervalle, then a 2 to 3 hour uphill hike to the cliff viewpoint. The round trip takes a full day and can be combined with La Pajcha Falls. The trail is steep and fully exposed to the sun, so bring plenty of water and a hat. Condors are less likely to appear on rainy days.
Opening hours
Daytime; guide recommended
Nearby sights
- La Pajcha Waterfall
- Codo de los Andes
- Las Cuevas Waterfalls
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Samaipata Plaza
- Samaipata Archaeological Museum
- Cerro de la Patria Viewpoint
- Giant Fern Forest