Cañón del Duende
A deep, narrow slot canyon in a dry river valley south of town, with red walls twisted like the figures of elves.
Cañón del Duende lies about 4 km south of Tupiza, on one side of the dry valley Quebrada Seca. It is a slot canyon only a few meters wide, with high walls carved by flowing water into curving forms. Legend says elves roam here, which gave it its name. You can hike or ride horses from town; a round trip takes about half a day, and it is often combined with Inca Canyon for a full day of horseback riding. Never enter the narrow slot during the rainy season.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Puerta del Diablo
- Cañón del Inca
- Valle de los Machos
- Cerro Corazón de Jesús
- Plaza Independencia
- El Sillar
- Quebrada de Palala
- San Vicente