The vicuña is an Andean camelid. While it can be found living wild in Bolivia, Chile and parts of Argentina, this creature is most closely associated with Peru as it is the country’s national animal, appearing on its coat of arms. The Pampas de Tocra of Peru are home to a large proportion the vicuña population of Colca Canyon and once a year the local people celebrate a vicuña festival called Chacu.
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The Dizzying Expanse of Colca Canyon Is Now a whl.travel Destination in Peru
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. Created by thousands of years of the Colca River slicing through the highlands of Peru, the seemingly bottomless Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the Americas. It is now an adventure traveller’s haven of roaring rapids and ambitious treks, as well as home to the distinctive cultures and lifestyles of traditional communities.
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