Mountain forests, beautiful lagoons, hot springs, abundant flora and fauna, a huge snow-capped mountain and the third deepest canyon in the world, attract the most intrepid and curious travelers who visit the beautiful department of Apurimac in Peru.
Located in the southern highlands west of Cusco, Apurímac surprises with its rugged geography formed by deep and narrow valleys, impressive chasms, photogenic plateaus and huge snowy peaks that make the area the perfect place to experience adrenaline-filled experiences.
The city of Abancay that shows in its architecture its Inca and Colonial past, is the starting point to know one of the three deepest canyons on Earth. Adventurers and adrenaline junkies come to the Apurímac canyon for long walks, bungee jumping and water sports. The Apurímac River is considered one of the best rivers in the world for rafting and canoeing in rapids of class II, III to V.
Lovers of history and archeology are also attracted to this tourist destination by the living culture and the ruins of the area. In the surroundings there are the archaeological sites of Saywite and Sóndor. The latter offers the spectacular experience of paragliding over the impressive ruins.
After trekking, discovering ruins, practicing adventure sports and doing experiential tourism, the best scenario is to relax in the Cconoc baths. These hot springs, located in the sector of Abancay, are known for their warm medicinal waters.
Where is Apurímac
In the southern highlands of Peru, west of Cusco, east of Ica and north of Arequipa.
Climate in Apurímac
Temperate climate. The rainy season starts in November and ends in March.
Temperature in Apurimac: 23.8ºC Maximum 11.7ºC Minimum
Altitude in Apurímac
Minimum: 920 masl (Passage)
Maximum: 5.438 masl (Huaña)
How to get to Apurímac
By plane from Lima to the city of Andahuaylas: 1 hour.
By land from Cusco to the city of Abancantay: 4 hours
What to do in Apurímac
Archaeological sites of Saywite
Paragliding over the archaeological complex of Sóndor
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