Hotels with Swimming Pool in Chivay

Most travelers arrive in Chivay for one reason: it's the gateway to the Colca Canyon. This high-altitude town in the Andes is your essential base before a dawn trip to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where you can watch the world's largest birds soar on thermal currents. The town itself offers a genuine slice of Peruvian highland life, with its central Plaza de Armas and the nearby La Calera thermal baths providing perfect relief after a day of hiking. Don't miss the local *picanterías* for a plate of *rocoto relleno*.

Chivay suits adventurous travelers and those on a classic southern Peru itinerary, from solo backpackers to couples. It's less about business and more about acclimatization and exploration. The town is compact, so staying anywhere near the main plaza puts you within easy walking distance of restaurants and bus stations. Most visitors arrive via a three-hour drive from Arequipa, with colectivos and tourist buses running regularly.

Accommodation here is largely functional and budget-friendly, focused on comfortable lodgings for a short stay. On HOTEVI, you'll find options like the simple, reliable Casa Andina Classic Colca, and the more rustic Colca Lodge, which features its own thermal pools. Most hotels are mid-range or hostels, designed to get you an early night before that unforgettable canyon excursion.