Samana Wasi

Cañón Del Colca


A very basic homestay in a traditional house in Sibayo. The eager-to-please owners can rustle up dinner (S15) and take you trout fishing.


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1. Astronomical Observatory

14.29 MILES

No light pollution equals excellent Milky Way vistas. The Casa Andina hotel six blocks southwest of the Plaza de Armas has a tiny observatory which holds…

2. Museo Yanque

17.43 MILES

This university-run museum is unexpectedly comprehensive for a small village, explaining the culture of the Cañón del Colca in conscientious detail…

3. Uyo Uyo

17.54 MILES

The remnants of this pre-Inca settlement aren't visible from the road, but can be reached by a half-hour uphill hike from Yanque (or one hour along Carr…

4. Baños Chacapi

18.3 MILES

These hot springs, a more basic version of La Calera in Chivay, are a 30-minute walk down to the river from the plaza. The early-bird opening time is…

5. Paso de Patopampa

20.07 MILES

The highest point on the road between Arequipa and Chivay is this almost lifeless pass which, at 4910m, is significantly higher than Europe’s Mt Blanc and…

6. Pampa de Toccra

23.25 MILES

This high plain that lies between El Misti/Chachani and the Colca Canyon has an average height of around 4300m and supports plentiful bird and animal life…