- More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon - Greatest depth
occurs at the Nevado Ampato extinct volcano Colca Canyon is
located in southern Peru. It is more than twice as deep as the
Grand Canyon but it is not as deep as its sister Cotahuasi
Canyon. The canyon was created by the Colca River which starts
high in the Andes mountains flowing through the canyon and
changing names twice before flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The
greatest depth of the canyon occurs at Nevado Ampato, an extinct
volcano, with a vertical rise of 20,630 feet (6,288 m). The
Colca Canyon is home to the Andean Condor which is a frequent
attraction for visitors who watch the condors soar through the
air hunting for food. Best way to see and experience the Colca
Canyon More will follow on the Colca Canyon as it is declared an
official or notable wonder of South America.