Chauchilla Cemetery + Nasca Lines by Land

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

With this tour you will know the greatness of the Nasca Culture; walk among the ancient Aqueducts of Cantalloc, masterpiece of a civilization that braved the desert with ancient wisdom. You will tour the arid landscapes where the enigmatic Geoglyphs of Palpa "The Family and The Orca" symbols engraved on earth are found as messages of the past.

From the Mirador Tower, you will see the majestic Nasca Lines, intact through time and still shrouded in mystery.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Government Fees
Pick-up and transfer to hotel
Bilingual tour guide
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will contact you in advance to agree the pick-up time according to the location of your hotel/airbnb in the city center. Our guide will carry a sign with the agency logo and ask for your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cementerio Chauchilla

    Located about 30 km south of the city of Nazca; you will find open tombs in adobe and stone wall pits, with mummified bodies in the fetal position, surrounded by ceramic fragments, textile remains and other funerary objects, some mummies still show strands of hair. On the tour there is a small local museum (which exhibits recovered pieces, explains the nazca funeral rituals and provides historical context.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visitors will be warmly welcomed by the artisan family, who share stories and tradition giving you detailed explanations about Nazca designs, their meanings, colors and ancient methods applied.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Torre Mirador de Las Lines de Nasca

    From the Mirador de las Lineas de Nazca, a strategic high point, you can glimpse some of the enigmatic geoglyphs. Although not as complete as from the air, figures such as the Tree, Hands and Lizard are revealed, offering a unique and tangible perspective on this millennial mystery. A fascinating approach to the Nazca legacy.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Geoglifos de Llipata

    the Geoglyphs of Llipata immerse you in a universe of amazing figures. Prior to the Nazca Lines, these Paracas creations reveal felines, snakes and an enigmatic "Being Eyed" engraved on the slopes. An ancient testimony to a culture that mastered the art of drawing on earth, a mystery that continues to captivate!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The Geoglyph of the Orca, 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Viajeros Club

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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