Nazca: Cantalloc Aqueducts - Archaeological Water System
ID: GYG782578-1254307
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Delve into Nazca's engineering marvels as you explore the underground Cantalloc Aqueducts. These ancient waterways provided a lifeline to the Nazca civilization, showcasing their remarkable ingenuity.
Wander through the labyrinthine tunnels and gain a newfound appreciation for Nazca's advanced infrastructure.
At the designated time you will be picked up from your hotel and then driven to the upper part of the Nazca Valley, towards the Cantalloc area.
Itinerary:
• During the journey we will visit the Inca ruins of Caxamarca, a tambo, which means a resting place, built a long time ago, when the Incas expanded their empire along the Peruvian coasts.
• In this place we will explore the stone enclosures and receive interesting information about the history of the Incas from our guide.
• Later we will visit an archaeological area known as Las Agujas, where it is possible to observe a huge trapezoid from the top of a small hill.
• Here you will receive information about the Nazca Lines and have the opportunity to have a closer view of a famous design built over a thousand years ago.
• Finally we will visit the aqueducts of Cantalloc, where you will witness the great ingenuity of the ancient inhabitants, who in their fight for survival built underground canals, which are still used today. Here we will talk about ancient hydraulic engineering, irrigation issues and the Nazca Culture. In the surroundings of the area you can also enjoy a natural setting covered with cotton, corn, potato plantations, etc. (the fruits are seen, depending on the season). End of the Excursion
Return to Nazca.
Highlights
- Engineering marvels.
- Ancient aqueducts.
- Labyrinthine tunnels.
- Labyrinthine tunnels.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up from your hotel in Nazca.
- Private mobility.
- Entrance Fees
- Professional guide (Spanish / English)
- Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour.
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.