Condor Sightings Near Cusco

The trip starts at 7 a.m. from the city of Cusco.

Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi are the two archaeological sites that will be seen during the excursion.

These sites possibly were used as astronomical observatories by the Incas.

The village of Limatambo is located on the way to the destination.

The viewpoint is named Huaco.

The Chonta community is located at an elevation of 3,400 meters.

The Apurimac Canyon and the Andean Condor can be seen from the viewpoint of Huaco.

The Andean Condor is the world’s giant flanking bird of prey and is considered a sacred bird by the Incas.

Other animals like Eagles, Hawks, and White-tailed Deer can also be observed during the trip.

The expected arrival time in Cusco after the trip is approximately 7 p.m.

The Condor Sightseeing Chonta tour is a one-day adventure that takes you away from the bustling city of Cusco to the Chonta Canyon, where you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean Condor, the giant flanking bird of prey in the world.

The tour starts at 8:00 a.m. with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. During the trip, you will enjoy excellent panoramic views of deep valleys formed by steep mountains snow-covered mountains and visit two archeological sites of Killarumiyoc and Tarawasi. After lunch in Limatambo, you will hike for 1.5 hours to the Mirador del Condor Chonta Cusco to witness the majestic flight of the condors from 2:00 p.m. The tour ends with a return to Cusco at approximately 7:00 p.m.

The tour offers excellent panoramic views of deep valleys formed by steep mountains snow-covered mountains and visits two archeological sites of Killarumiyoc and Tarawasi. You will also have a chance to witness the majestic flight of the Andean Condor, considered a bird sacred by the Incas, in its natural habitat.

The hike to the Mirador del Condor Chonta Cusco can be challenging for some people as it involves walking for 1.5 hours. However, the use of horses is optional. Going on this excursion during the rainy season from December to April is not recommended.

No, there is no guarantee that you will see the condors during the tour. However, you have the best chances of spotting them from 2:00 p.m. when they return from their daily activities. It is even less likely to see the condors in the rainy season as they do not fly when it rains.