Peru & Bolivia
Photo Gallery 24:
Chivay, Peru
Photos by Adam Jones
Chivay, the capital of Cailloma province, lies at the mouth of the famous
Caņon (Canyon) del Colca (see next gallery). It's a small, friendly town at
3,600 metres altitude, with icy nights and fantastically clear, sunny days.
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Altiplano scenery en route to Chivay
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The Colca River outside Chivay
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Baby alpaca in Chivay
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The apparel of the indigenous women of the Colca Valley is renowned
for its ornate needlework.
