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Peru’s Colca Canyon : The Make or Break Survival Guide
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A crack in Peru’s southern Andes, Colca Canyon emerges as one of the country's emphatic geological features. Travelers of all kind—wayfarers to those who own the sunglasses—make their way down the dusty trail to see colorful panoramas, and sprawling wildlife. It’s the third most visited sight in Peru, so chances are, you will want to see what it’s all about.
Deciding how many days you want to spend, how fast you want to trek, how much you want to pay—ultimately these are questions of preference, and I can’t give you the answers. But I did write this guide to give you toolset to find these answers.
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Let’s pack your ideal bag
Start with a light backpack, fill it with clothes (flannels, tank tops, extra socks are all good ideas) corresponding with how many nights you’re staying and add the items that follow in the next sections. Make sure that you have room in your backpack to add water bottles, and a thin coat, as the temperature fluctuates during …show more content…
Also at this point it becomes imperative that you charge whatever device you have for the next day with an external battery. Yes with an external battery, because you won’t find an outlet.
Into the Belly of the Canyon
During the first .5 kilometers into the canyon, it becomes apparent if you’ve chosen the right shoes, brought enough water—prepared for the decline. With slippery dust, and punishing rocks, the descent can be almost as demanding as the way back up.
Make sure you purchase/bring versatile shoes, as something too casual such as Vans will leave your feet bruised, while boots won’t be agile enough for the dust. A couple of large water bottles are also necessary, sunscreen, coca leaves for vertigo, and snacks (dried fruit, granola bars), as the trek downward will take at least 3 hours. You’ll want to stop for at least a couple of
Peru’s Colca Canyon : The Make or Break Survival Guide
LEAD PARAGRAPH
A crack in Peru’s southern Andes, Colca Canyon emerges as one of the country's emphatic geological features. Travelers of all kind—wayfarers to those who own the sunglasses—make their way down the dusty trail to see colorful panoramas, and sprawling wildlife. It’s the third most visited sight in Peru, so chances are, you will want to see what it’s all about.
Deciding how many days you want to spend, how fast you want to trek, how much you want to pay—ultimately these are questions of preference, and I can’t give you the answers. But I did write this guide to give you toolset to find these answers.
PARAGRAPHS
Let’s pack your ideal bag
Start with a light backpack, fill it with clothes (flannels, tank tops, extra socks are all good ideas) corresponding with how many nights you’re staying and add the items that follow in the next sections. Make sure that you have room in your backpack to add water bottles, and a thin coat, as the temperature fluctuates during …show more content…
Also at this point it becomes imperative that you charge whatever device you have for the next day with an external battery. Yes with an external battery, because you won’t find an outlet.
Into the Belly of the Canyon
During the first .5 kilometers into the canyon, it becomes apparent if you’ve chosen the right shoes, brought enough water—prepared for the decline. With slippery dust, and punishing rocks, the descent can be almost as demanding as the way back up.
Make sure you purchase/bring versatile shoes, as something too casual such as Vans will leave your feet bruised, while boots won’t be agile enough for the dust. A couple of large water bottles are also necessary, sunscreen, coca leaves for vertigo, and snacks (dried fruit, granola bars), as the trek downward will take at least 3 hours. You’ll want to stop for at least a couple of