Guided Cantalloc Aqueduct Tour in Nazca - Small Group

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Let us take you back some 2000 years ago, when the ancient Nazca flourished in one of the direst and arid deserts in the world. Here, you will be taken to admire the ancient aqueducts of Nazca an ancient irrigation system this system used to collect water from underground water channels and from the Andes mountain, to bring life to the lowlands of Nazca. The aqueducts are considered one of the first hydraulic engineering systems built in the ancient world which enabled them to handle drought strategically and grow crops.

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel/Hostel Pick up-Drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual Guide
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Mom's Cafe

Passengers must be 13:15 pm at the meeting point to meet the guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Cantalloc Aqueduct

    You will be picked up from your accommodation with our private shuttle and taken to the aqueducts of Nazca. They are located a short drive from the city center of Nazca. Our local guide will take you inside the aqueducts and you will see from close the crystal clear water still flowing through the channels! Besides our guide will give you a complete explanation of how the aqueducts were built, what material it is made from and to what purpose they were built. As an addition from the aqueducts it is possible to see ancient geoglyphs of a feline animal. Also the aqueducts are surrounded by the famous HUARANGO tree. This tree is considered to be a holy tree by locals and by the ancient people of Nazca. Come and discover more why in this fascinating tour!

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour
Supplied by Nazca Shuttle Express

Tags

Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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