From Nazca: Guided tour of Pre-Inca aqueducts and Nazca Lines by land From Nazca: Guided tour of Pre-Inca aqueducts and the Nazca Lines by land
ID: GYG1369589-2090231
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the Nazca culture on a tour of the Cantalloc Aqueducts, the Geoglyphs of Palpa, and the impressive Nazca Lines from the vantage point tower.
Pickup from the bus terminal or hotel in central Nazca.
Nazca Aqueducts, Cantalloc Aqueducts
Duration: 1 hour
The Cantalloc Aqueducts are a series of aqueducts located 3 kilometers east of the city of Nazca, Peru, built by the Nazca culture. More than 40 aqueducts were built, which were used all year round.
Los Paredones
Duration: 30 minutes
Los Paredones is an archaeological site of Inca origin made of adobe that tells the story of an Inca administrative and ceremonial center. With remarkable urban planning, these structures reveal the organization and power of the empire, serving as a bridge between the coast and the mountains.
Geoglyphs of Llipata
The Llipata Geoglyphs immerse you in a universe of amazing figures. Predating the Nazca lines, these Paracas creations reveal felines, snakes and an enigmatic "One-Eyed Being" engraved on the hillsides. An ancient testimony to a culture that mastered the art of drawing on the earth, a mystery that continues to captivate!
Duration: 30 minutes
The Orca
The Orca Geoglyph, this enigmatic figure dating from the Paracas-Nazca period, shows us a stylized orca, often with anthropomorphic elements or knives, suggesting a marine deity or a mythical being. It is a striking testimony to the Andean worldview and its connection to the ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
At the end of the excursion, transport to the bus terminal or hotel in downtown Nazca.
Highlights
- Visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an impressive work of the Nazca culture.
- Explore Los Paredones, an important Inca administrative center.
- Discover the Llipata Geoglyphs, ancient figures of the Paracas culture.
- Admire the mysterious Orca Geoglyph, a symbol of the Andean worldview.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup from the bus terminal or hotel in central Nazca.
- Transfer to the bus terminal or hotel in downtown Nazca.
- Guided tour in Spanish - English
- Private transportation.
- Tourist admission
- Permanent assistance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
