Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru.

Located at about 3,600 m above sea level (12,000 ft), it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon.

Thermal springs are located 3 km from town; a number of heated pools have been constructed.

A stone "Inca" bridge crosses the Colca River ravine, just to the north of the town.

[citation needed] Chivay has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb)[1] characterized by mild days, cold nights, and distinct wet and dry seasons.