The Condors along the Apurimac canyon allow you the opportunity to observe the largest flying bird in the world, the majestic Andean Condor soaring from the Chonta canyon which forms part of Apurimac canyon near to Cusco. Chonta canyon is one of the deepest canyons in South America and home to numerous Andean Condors.

While you can occasionally spot an Andean Condor soaring high above the mountains surrounding the city of Cusco, the most reliable and spectacular place to see them is about 3 to 4 hours away in the Colca Canyon or at the specialized "Condor Lookout" (Mirador del Condor) in the Sacred Valley near Chonta. In Cusco city itself, the high altitude and urban noise make sightings rare, but the Sacred Valley offers several protected zones where these massive birds—the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere—nest in the high cliffs. If you are in Cusco and don't have time for a multi-day trek, many travelers book a "Chonta Condor Sightseeing" day trip, which involves a moderate hike to a viewpoint overlooking the Apurimac River. Here, the thermal currents allow the condors to glide effortlessly just a few meters away from spectators. Seeing a condor is a deeply spiritual experience in Andean culture, as they are considered the "messengers of the gods" in the Incan trilogy, alongside the puma and the snake, representing the celestial world of the ancestors.