Originally Posted by
Villavic
By the way, if you want to drive to Chivay, don't go during rainy season. It can be complicated (landslides) and dangerous. Between late may and early september is the best time, dry season.
Don't be put off. I was in Chivay & Colca Valley a bit over a month ago (late December 2015) and it was gorgeous. Took the bus from Arequipa to Chivay and had no issues at all. Then took a minivan up to the Canyon and even saw condors!