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12. Colca Canyon, Peru
The quieter Colca Canyon is far from the more crowded Inca Trail. Specifically, it is located 209 kilometers (130 miles) from the city of Arequipa. This lesser-known hot spot offers some challenging hiking trails and picture-perfect views all its own. Framed by the Andean Mountains, this canyon is (at some points) 3,270 meters (10,730 feet) deep.
13. Waimea Canyon, USA
Waimea Canyon is in Kauai, Hawaii. The canyon cuts through the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve and the Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve. It is the result of a collapsing volcano roughly 4 million years ago. The scenic canyon’s red patches are the product of the exposed basalt being eroded. It is about 3,600 feet deep and almost 14 miles in length.
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