CHIVAY COLCA WASI KOLPING HOSTEL
COLCA CANYON - PERU




Would you like to visit one of the deepest canyons on Earth?

Have you ever wanted to see the condor flying over your head?

Are you looking for a comfortable and reasonably priced "base camp" place for your excursions where you can be sure people are with you?

ENJOY THE WONDERS
OF THE COLCA CANYON

* NATURE IN ALL ITS MAJESTY

* ADVENTURE AND COMFORT

* FRIENDLY Y FAMILY SERVICE
ADDRESS:

HOSTAL COLCA WASI KOLPING
Siglo XX s/n - Casilla Postal 1817
Chivay - Caylloma / Perú
 
Phone: + 51 - 54 - 53 10 76
Fax: + 51 - 54 - 53 10 76
CATEGORY:
Colca Chivay Peru Hotel Lodging Accommodation
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Colca Chivay Peru Hotel Lodging Accommodation


SURROUNDINGS:

The surroundings are marked out by the majestic inter-Andean Colca valley, located 165 km north of the city of Arequipa.
 
Chivay, the capital city of the valley, is located 3,650 meters above sea level.
 
At 300 meters from the Hostel is the city center with all types of shops, bus terminals, tourist office, main church of "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción", medical center, drugstore, post office, banks (Banco de la Nación) and money exchange offices (only United States dollars are exchanged, credit cards and travellers checks are not accepted).
 
Approximately two and a half kilometers away there is a landing field for light planes.
 
The railway goes up to the Sumbay station, some 75 kilometers away from Chivay.
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PLACES OF INTEREST:

  • The Colca Canyon:
    This canyon whose altitude is 3,400 m over the bottom of the valley and is more than 100 km long is considered one of the deepest in the planet.
  • Cruz del Condor Viewpoint ("Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor"):
    48 km from Chivay and at an altitude of 3,700 m above sea level you can see the flight of the majestic condor next to a 1,200 m deep abyss.
  • Thermal baths:
    Thermal-medicinal waters are found along the valley (Chivay, Yanque, Callalli, etc.). The water temperature reaches up to 85º C.
  • Terraces:
    The Colca is the biggest valley with terraced agriculture in Peru; there are approximately 40 farming sq. miles.
  • Colonial monuments:
    There are 16 colonial churches along the valley.
  • Archeological remains:
    Pumunuta, Chininia, Uyo uyu, Malata de Ichupampa, Marcapampa, Mollepuncu, Uscallacta, Choquetico, Houses of the Yanque and the Lari Caciques, Hanging tombs of Madrigal and Choquetico Maca.
  • Flora and fauna:
    Along the road from Arequipa to Chivay, there are abundant guallatas, ibis, vizcacha, flamingos, condors, vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, tarucas, a variety of cactus, quinoa areas, etc.

Colca Chivay Peru Hotel Lodging Accommodation ACCOMMODATION:

We house:
* 1 Single room
* 9 Double rooms
* 2 Triple rooms
Rooms have private bath and hot water.
The place is marked by its green areas.
The house is appropriate for physically challenged persons and senior citizens as well as for families with children.
EVENT FACILITIES:
There are 2 meeting rooms for 20 people each, con wooden chairs and a blackboard
SERVICES:
Cafeteria  —  Restaurant  —  Laundry  —  Telephone/Fax  —  Garage
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RATES:
Accommodation rates
include breakfast and taxes.
High Season Rates:
Single US-$ 26,00
Double US-$ 35,00
Triple US-$ 45,00
Lunch or dinner US-$   4,00
Low Season and Group Rates:
Available upon request
Meeting Room Rental:
US-$ 10,00 per day

*) The exact amounts depend on the daily exchange rate of the Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) in Chivay.
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