Torotoro Canyon
Cañón de Torotoro
A limestone gorge about 250–300 m deep. A suspended viewing platform overlooks the river at the bottom, making it the most classic sight in the national park.
Torotoro Canyon lies about 3 km north of town. A river has cut through the limestone plateau to form a gorge nearly 300 m deep, with clearly layered cliff walls. The classic route starts in town with a guide. It takes about an hour on foot to reach a metal cantilevered viewing platform at the canyon's edge, where you can look straight down to the valley floor. Andean condors and red-billed choughs often circle between the cliffs. After the viewpoint, you can continue down about 800 steps to the El Vergel Waterfall at the bottom of the canyon. Tickets must be bought at the national park office, and a guide is required. The trip takes half a day, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (guide required)
Nearby sights
- El Vergel Waterfall
- Torotoro Town
- Torotoro Dinosaur Tracks
- Umajalanta Cave
- Siete Vueltas
- Turtle Cemetery
- Llama Chaqui Ruins
- Ciudad de Itas