Explore Nazca’s ancient aqueducts and Cahuachi’s ceremonial center. Uncover archaeological evidence and delve into the mysteries of the Nazca culture.
- Cantalloc Aqueduct - The guide driver will collect you from your hotel or the prearranged location.
The aqueducts are situated 4 km from the city. The Nascas were renowned for their advanced technology and hydraulic engineering, creating an impressive network of aqueducts, canals, and wells that ensured a constant water supply to the farmlands. This system of aqueducts, canals, and wells was known as puquios, a Quechua term meaning fountain, spring, or well.
Free time: 15 minutes.
- Cahuachi - The tour continues as we depart the city towards Cahuachi, located 28 kilometers from Nazca. Cahuachi translates to “place where the seers live.” It is a citadel constructed from adobe, featuring notable ceremonial pyramids such as the Great Pyramid, the Great Temple, the Stepped Temple, and the Mounds. It is situated on a sloping terrain facing the Nazca lines.
Free time: 15 minutes.
- Guide driver
- Private transportation
- Tickets to the sites of visit
- Attendance
- All fees and/or taxes
- Snacks
The Nazca culture thrived in one of the world’s driest deserts, located on Peru’s southern coast. Notable remnants of this civilization include the Aqueducts and the ceremonial center of Cahuachi. This land tour enriches knowledge about the Nazca Lines’ origins, offering travelers insights into the Nazca culture’s growth and development. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and document archaeological findings.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
