Colca Canyon, Peru
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: -15.609314, -72.089722.
Colca Canyon (Cañón del Colca) is a beautiful natural landmark known for its condors, located in Chivay, southern Peru. It is formed by the Colca River and stretches to about 180 miles. It is a popular tourist destination in the country, especially for those who like bird-watching or hiking. The lands around the canyon have been cultivated since the times of the ancient Inca Empire, and the local residents maintain this tradition by growing wheat and other crops. The canyon is considered the second deepest on the continent. Colca Canyon is situated 166 kilometers northwest of Arequipa, the colonial-era capital of the region.
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Colca Canyon, Peru Lat Long Coordinates Info
The latitude of Colca Canyon, Peru is -15.609314, and the longitude is -72.089722. Colca Canyon, Peru is located at Peru country in the Canyons place category with the gps coordinates of 15° 36' 33.5304'' S and 72° 5' 22.9992'' W.
Country | Peru |
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Latitude | -15.609314 |
Longitude | -72.089722 |
DMS Lat | 15° 36' 33.5304'' S |
DMS Long | 72° 5' 22.9992'' W |
UTM Easting | 812,088.61 |
UTM Northing | 8,272,145.30 |
Category | Canyons |
Country Code | PE |
Zoom Level | 17 |
Coordinates of Colca Canyon, Peru is given above in both decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) format. The country code given is in the ISO2 format.
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