Escalada en Callalli

This climbing destination in Callalli offers a great variety of rocks and routes to explore. Here, nature prepares a perfect place for adventure sports that you can't miss for anything in the world.

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The district of Callalli is located in Caylloma, Arequipa. It is situated at an altitude of 3,850 meters above sea level. This tourist destination is ideal for climbing, as it is the highest rock formation in all of Arequipa and a perfect site for engaging in adventure sports such as climbing. The nature of these rocks is explosive volcanic, of the ignimbrite type.

Climate in Callalli:

The temperatures in this area of Arequipa average 16°C in the morning, but drop below zero during the night.

April - November: Recommended time to visit Callalli as the weather is mild and there is no risk of rain.

November - March: It is the rainy season, so climbing is not highly recommended. Precipitation is higher during February.

Route to get to Callalli:

From the city of Arequipa, take a bus towards Chivay. The journey takes approximately two and a half hours. From Chivay to Callalli, take another vehicle, covering a distance of 35 km, usually taking a little less than two hours. The next stretch is done on foot, from the Plaza de Callalli to the Castles. It is only 1 km that can be covered in 15 minutes.

Climbing routes in Callalli:

Plaque sector (9 routes):
- Routes from right to left.

• First orgasm.

• Collective masturbation.

• One month of solitude.

• Both feet in the water.

• Arch.

• Goat's foot history.

• Against the current.

• Jacques, Bernard I will remember you.

• From one Bacquet to another.

Condor sector (5 routes):

• The scream of the wind.

• The condor puñuña.

• A sherpa's story.

• To lost friends.

• The Irish stroll.

Great Jacques sector (4 routes):

• The Irish doll.

• The great Jacques.

• Global warming (2 pitches).

• The cleaning gentleman (2 pitches).

Tourist attractions in Callali:

Standing out in this district are the Enchanted Castles of Callalli, which are a set of geological formations on large volcanic rock cliffs. The separations between the columns are astonishing, and the erosion gave rise to the origin of this castle.

• Colca Mollepunko Gate.

• Rock shelter where we find Pachachaca Bridge, a colonial bridge built with volcanic material and rounded stones.

• San Antonio, Catholic parish church.

• Llapa Yanahuara, Collagua-Inca-Colonial village where the church built on a pre-Hispanic huaca and the main square stand out.

Technical Data of Callalli:

What to bring for climbing in Callalli?

• Mountain boots.

• Thermal socks.

• Gloves with wool or fleece lining.

• Climbing pants.

• Drinking water.

• Flashlight with spare bulb and battery.

• Sunscreen.

• Tent.

• First aid kit.