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Nasca Lines – The Sacred Landscape
The lines are known as geoglyphs – drawings on the ground made by removing rocks and earth to create a “negative” image. The rocks which cover the desert have oxidized and weathered to a deep rust color, and when the top 12-15 inches of rock is removed, a light-colored, high contrasting sand is exposed. Because there’s so little rain, wind and erosion, the exposed designs have stayed largely intact for 500 to 2000 years.
Scientists believe that the majority of lines were made by the Nasca people who flourished from around A.D. 1 to 700. Certain areas of the pampa look like a well-used chalk board, with lines overlapping other lines, and designs cut through with straight lines of both ancient and more modern origin.
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Meeting and pickup
"What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and your passport (required). We recommend comfortable walking shoes and layers for changing mountain weather." You might also want to add: • "Sunscreen and hat recommended for high altitude" • "Small backpack for personal items" • "Camera for stunning photo opportunities"
Itinerary
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1Nasca Lines
The Nazca Lines, in southern Peru, are a group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs that extend into the desert sands. They cover an area of almost 1,000 square kilometers and there are around 300 different figures, which include animals and plants. They are composed of more than 10,000 lines, some of them 30 meters wide and more than 9 kilometers long. It is easier to see the figures from the air or from nearby mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Early inhabitants used the islands as a source of guano, a natural fertilizer, which was exported worldwide during the 19th century. This lucrative industry brought wealth and prosperity to the region, but it also led to the exploitation of the islands' natural resources.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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The town of Santa Maria Magdalena, which was founded in 1572, had a port named Pisco, after the name of the valley in which it was located. This port became an important route for distribution of the liqueur throughout Peru.
Admission ticket free -
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Bodega San Nicolás, the producer of “1615” pisco, uses its own vineyards to get its musts or grape juices. Their vineyards have their own history as they are located on the same ancient hacienda belonging to the Jesuits who were in charge of the bodegas and where the first piscos were distilled in the XVII's century.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Huacachina
Huacachina dates back centuries, when it was a resting place for travelers crossing the desert. Over time, its fame grew, and it became a premier tourist destination. Today, it combines the tranquility of its natural surroundings with a vibrant array of activities for adventure lovers.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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