Discover the secrets of the ancient Nazca culture with this fascinating archaeological tour of some of the most important historical sites surrounding the city of Nazca. This tour combines hydraulic engineering, pre-Hispanic architecture, and mysterious desert geoglyphs.
During the excursion, we will visit the impressive Cantalloc Aqueducts, a system of underground aqueducts built over 1,500 years ago that is still in operation. Then we will explore the ancient Inca administrative center of Paredones, a stone and adobe structure that was part of the Inca Empire's expansion to the southern coast of Peru.
The tour also includes a visit to the geoglyph known as The Loom, a huge geometric figure drawn in the desert, and finally The Needles, ancient formations and lines that are part of the mysterious geoglyph system related to the famous Nazca Lines.
It is a perfect experience for those who want to learn more about the history, archaeology and mysteries of the Nazca Desert.
Highlights
- 💧 Visit to the ancient Aqueducts of Cantalloc
- 🏛 Exploration of the Inca administrative center of Paredones
- 🧵 Observation of the geoglyph known as El Telar
- 🏜 Visit to the archaeological site of Las Agujas
- 📚 Explanation about the Nazca culture and the Inca presence in the region
