Location
When was Cola Canyon discovered and by who?
1920 by a group of aviators
How many meters deep is Colca Canyon
3,400 meters deep
Name 3 activities you can do in Colca Canyon
Hiking,swimming in The Oasis, raft,horseback riding,visiting the locals ,thermal baths
What is Colca Canyon's famous bird called?What is Grand Canyons bird called?(2 answers)
Andean condor and California condors
How deep is Colca Canyon volcano
2.68 meters deep
Who discovered the real dept of Colca Canyon?
Andrew Pietowski in 1981
What river runs through this canyon
Mujes River
what can you learn from the locals?
You can learn about the history and there way of life.
Where are these birds mostly seen
You can see the birds close up in the Colca Canyon as they fly by the walls
What is the volcano name know as?
The valley of fire
What is Colca Canyon's number ranked as the most visited spot?
its ranked the thirds most visited destination in Peru
What four rivers flow through the grand canyon?
Colorado River, Paria River, Little Colorado River, and the Thunder River
Where is the oasis and what can you do here?
At the bottom of Colca Canyon. You are able to eat drink, swim and rest for the night.
What color is the bird. Are they bald or hairy on there head. ( 200 points extra if you can say exactly where the colors are on its body)
Black and white,They have a white collar around their neck.White marks on their wings.There bald on their head.
When did the volcano first erupted
10 million years ago
How long is the mountain range in Colca Canyon and where does it stretch all the way down to.
They stretch 4,500 miles down the Western coast of South America
Where is the walls best viewed from?( 2 answers)
Its walls are best viewed from the river by kayak or rafting
What can you use to get around if you are disabled or if you are not able to walk and what estimated time does it take to get to the top?
Takes about 5 to 6 hours.Horses
How does there eyesight help them.
Their excellent eyesight allows them to seek out dead or dying animals while hovering high in the sky.
How is the cola canyon formed
By the Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca Volcanoes
Where is Colca Canyon located by and how many volcanoes?
Its location is near the Valley of the volcanoes, an area of about 40 volcanoes.
what was colca canyon named after?
is named after the ancient storehouses that dot the river flowing through it
When is the best time to go water rafting and why?
Its Best to go between March and December because they have classes for beginner/intermediate rafters.
How heavy is this bird
17-33 lbs
What are the high and low point land marks of Colca Canyon
The highest point is at the Ampato Volcano.The lowest point is near the village of Quillo Orcco