Oasis Paraiso Ecolodge

Cañón Del Colca


These bungalows in Sagalle are basic, with tiled floors and rickety wooden beds, but come here for the large garden pool and small bar with simple Peruvian dishes and bar food.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cañón Del Colca attractions

1. Mirador de San Miguel

1.24 MILES

The spectacular views here are a highlight of Cabanaconde, taking in the mountain range, with the villages resembling specks of white dust clinging to its…

2. Cruz del Cóndor

4.77 MILES

This famed viewpoint is for many the highlight of their trip to the Cañón del Colca. A large family of Andean condors nests by the rocky outcrop and, with…

3. Uyo Uyo

20.51 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

20.74 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. Museo Yanque

21.43 MILES

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

6. Astronomical Observatory

25.05 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…

7. Paso de Patopampa

28.36 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…