Chonta - Condor viewpoint Cusco

Chonta - Condor Viewpoint Cusco

View of the Condor in Chonta Canyon is one of the best nature tour you can do in Cusco which is located in the canyon of Apurimac River and in the community of Chonta. Nowadays, Chonta canyon is an excellent place

to see the flight of the Andean Condor. Its name in quechua is kuntur and the Incas believed it was immortal– it represented the Jananpacha, the upper world of the sky and future. Variety of flora and fauna that exists in the place and one of the deepest Canyons of Peru Chonta Canyon is one of the few places of Peru and in the world in which you can appreciate and see the spectacular Condors in its natural habitat being a unique, fantastic and unforgettable experience.

Overview:

  • Tour Type: Trekking Adventure
  • Location: Cusco - Killarrumiyoc - Tarawasi - Chonta Canyon
  • Total Distance: 8KM/4.9 Miles (Round trip)
  • Good For: All hikers, including families with younger, active children
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Availability: Every day
  • Season: Year Around

Highlights

  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the community of Chonta
  • Discover the two beautiful and interesting archaeological centers
  • Have a spectacular view of the Apurimac Canyon and appreciate the impressive Andean Condor

Itinerary

Chonta View of the Condor - Full Day Itinerary

Our trip begins with your pick up in Cusco at 7 a.m. Then we’ll continue in the direction of Limatambo, during the tour we will visit two beautiful and interesting archaeological centers killarumiyoc and Tarawasi, which possibly were used as astronomical observatories by the Incas.

After a guided visit, one hour on average, you will return to the main road to continue with the tour. Following the road, in the direction of the town of Limatambo in the limits with the department of Apurímac, you find Tarawasi. This amazing place has one of the few remaining Andean cult structures in our territory (Usno). After these visits, the group has a stop in the way where we will have lunch and take a short rest.

Following the Chonta Canyon Tour, On the route again, you arrive at the Huayronka Bridge where we will take the detour that will take you to the Community of Chonta located at 3,400 meters and the snowfall of Salkantay and Humantay. All this way is on an ascending route of approximately one hour between beautiful Andean landscapes until arriving at the mentioned population.

Once you arrive at Chonta  – view of the condor, the group starts the hike in direction of the three condor viewpoints. From these places, you will be able to appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor stream in its natural habitat. The Condor is the largest flanking bird of prey in the world, considered a bird sacred by the Incas. With some luck we can also observe some birds like Eagles, Hawks, White-tailed Deer.

You will have walked until the last viewpoint for an average of 50 minutes and two hours of contemplation will give you enough time to make the best photographs and take with you invaluable memories.

After visiting and enjoying this beautiful trip we will start the return to the city of Cusco arriving at approximately 7 pm.approx.

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