The distance between Juliaca and Colca Canyon is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Juliaca to Colca Canyon by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colca Canyon → Juliaca if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
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There are several options for getting from Juliaca to Colca Canyon by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around $70 and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Juliaca and Colca Canyon is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Juliaca and Colca Canyon by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Juliaca to Colca Canyon is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $70.
The cheapest way to travel between Juliaca and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around $70 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Juliaca and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Juliaca and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Juliaca to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Colca Canyon is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Juliaca and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Juliaca to Colca Canyon is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $70.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi | 4h 30m | $70($70) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | $26($26) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colca Canyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.