One of the most popular things to do in Arequipa, Peru is to go on the Colca Canyon trek. Colca Canyon is famous for being twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and offering fantastic oases for those who venture deep into its paths. This article will explain how you can take this trek and what to expect when you are on it. How to Do the Colca Canyon Trek To book a Colca Canyon trek, I recommend going to the main Arequipa city center, Plaza de Armas, and booking with one of the companies located there. When I researched treks online, they were often double, triple, even quadruple the prices we were quoted at the square. These sites are targeted towards Western tourists and will rip you off. At the square, you can walk around and price compare because even the brick and mortar companies can sometimes have a vast price difference. My friend Christine and I opted for a 3 day, 2 night trek because it was marketed as an intense trek and the more time you had, the better. There is also a 2 day, 1 night option available. Hike Itinerary: Overall, hiking Colca Canyon was incredible. It was […]