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Spend a private day moving from volcanic plateau to green canyon: a family-friendly hike through Capua canyon, stream crossings and small waterfalls, ending with a soak at La Calera hot springs in Yura. Early starts and sturdy shoes make the day comfortable and rewarding.
Spend a private day moving from volcanic plateau to green canyon: a family-friendly hike through Capua canyon, stream crossings and small waterfalls, ending with a soak at La Calera hot springs in Yura. Early starts and sturdy shoes make the day comfortable and rewarding.
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Operated by Peru Nat Red Tour Operator · Arequipa, Arequipa
Early light hits the volcanic rims of Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu as a private minivan threads north out of Arequipa and drops you near the mouth of Capua canyon. The hills are dry and sun-baked, then the canyon pulls you down into a ribbon of green where streams cut through stone and small falls dare you to cool off. The walking is playful: farm tracks, a descent into a narrowing gorge, stream crossings and photo-ready cascades.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Basic to moderate fitness; comfortable walking on uneven ground and negotiating a few stream crossings.
The main walk from the drop-off to the waterfall is about one hour each way on narrow, uneven trail with a few short stream crossings.
Yes — private transportation from Arequipa to the trailhead and to the hot springs is included as part of the private tour service.
Children can use the pools under supervision; however the operator advises that pregnant visitors and people with serious heart or circulation problems should avoid immersion.
Yes — this is a private tour and start times are flexible; early departures are recommended to avoid heat and crowds.
The Yura springs and nearby lime kilns reflect a long local tradition of using volcanic stone and mineral waters; the pools have been part of regional healing practices for centuries.
This fragile desert-canyon ecotone is sensitive to off-trail erosion and litter; stick to paths, avoid introducing soaps to pools and respect local signage and facilities.
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