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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Arequipa to Ica?
The direct drive from Arequipa to Ica is 439 mi (707 km), and should have a drive time of 9 hrs 56 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Arequipa to Ica, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Nazca, as well as top places to visit like Parque Jurasico de Querulpa and Chauchilla Cemetery, or the ever-popular Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel.
Nazca is a region located on the southern coast of Peru that comprises of valleys and a town by the same name. The area gets its name from the Nazca civilization that thrived between 100 BC and AD 800. One of the main attractions in the area is Isla Ballestas, which features a unique geoglyph known as Candelabra.
Most popular city on this route
2 minutes off the main route, 76% of way to Ica
Best stops along Arequipa to Ica drive
The top stops along the way from Arequipa to Ica (with short detours) are Nazca Lines, Chauchilla Cemetery, and Acueductos de Cantalloc. Other popular stops include Cahuachi Pyramids, Mirador De Las Líneas De Nazca, and Museo Arqueológico Antonini.
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Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel
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Please note that the San Miguel Arcángel Parish is ensuring the observance of social distancing measures. The church authorities are diligently following guidelines to maintain a safe environment for all parishioners.
(Translated by Google) beautiful cathedral
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Bella catedral
Liz León — Google review
(Translated by Google) It needs to be given life and color and good maintenance outside
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Falta darle vida y color y buen mantenimiento x fuera
el secreto del tio (EL CURIOSO) — Google review
(Translated by Google) Attention to parishioners, social distancing is respected
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Atención a feligreses, se respeta distanciamiento social
Max Alfredo Galán Supo — Google review
(Translated by Google) In-person and virtual Mass. Excellent. Thank you
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Misa presencial y virtual. Excelente. Gracias
LUIS GENARO FELIPE ALCALA — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice place full of history
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Lugar muy bonito y lleno de historia
The Parque Jurasico de Querulpa is a sprawling recreational area that recreates the prehistoric era, with various attractions inspired by dinosaurs and ancient creatures. This park offers a wide range of activities and exhibits, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of these extinct species. With its vast collection of lifelike replicas and interactive displays, it provides an educational experience for all ages.
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Chauchilla Cemetery
Archaeological site
Sights & Landmarks
Cemeteries
Tours are offered of this ancient Nazca cemetery featuring mummified human remains & artifacts.
Remote desert area with around a dozen excavated, and sadly looted burial sites. Mummies are in various states of decay, but definitely worth checking out. There is even still some skin on one of them. Pots and bone fragments are in many of the graves.
However, due to local corruption, none of the entrance money is used to preserve the mummies, with only an adobe wall to protect from the wind and a skimpy shade overhead. If nothing is done soon, these treasures will be lost forever and sadly no one in government seems to care.
Phil McC — Google review
Not much explanations of why and how the mummies came to be but was a unique experience. Will not reccomend if need one needs to make a detour >30mins for this
Seth Chan — Google review
Very interested place, a shame that they dont take more (or any) care of it and let ancestors decaying with no protection from the sand. These mummies have been there since 2000 years and you can still see hair, clothes, skin… incredible.
Also to be noted that it is said on google that the site is closed, which is absolutely false and is the reason im writing a commentary as the place needs more visitors!
Marion L?v?que — Google review
Ohhh! Okay guys, first Peru in general is awesome! You need to go on the coast cause everything is amazing! But Chauchilla Cemetery is definetely one of the coolest thing I ever saw. It's hot! Bring water. Enjoy!
Karel — Google review
Great experience. Definitely rounds out the Nazca Lines experience with additional info and context. Definitely recommend a guide to talk you through the history...we had Marco and he was fantastic.
Colum Grove-White — Google review
Interesting reenactment of what the tombs could have looked like before being robbed.
But please, do something about the trash.... Each and every single tomb had pieces of plastic trash in it (cups, plastic bags, candies, .... ).
Jeremy — Google review
Pretty interesting place. We went there a few days ago and it is suppose to closed during the pandemic, but you can still get there, park your car, walk around and see the graves. It's an open space in the middle of nowhere, no one was there, we found some trash inside of a few graves.
Ivana Vysna — Google review
The cemetery is an amazing place. All of the people buried were facing east toward the rising sun. Worth the long drive.
Bruno Soltic (Archaeology Bruno) — Google review
Chauchilla cemetery. I personally never witnessed mummies before so this was an extremely unique encounter.
As you arrive in what can only be described as the middle of nowhere, hundreds of tombs are hidden below your feet and under the sand.
Gravediggers in the past ransacked these tombs and stole valuable items like jewellery that usually got buried with the deceased. Pottery and bones are scattered around and in the tombs. It's believed that the grave site contains pre-hispanic remains but we were also told that the Ica Chicha (pre incan civilization dating back 1000 years) are found here.
Some of the mummies are very well preserved. You can even see neck muscles on some of them. It's an eerie, morbid location where you stare death in it's face.
If you're lucky, you might spot burying owls in this location as well.
Travis Davids — Google review
Around 40 min driving from Nazca lies fhis old cemetary. It consists of multiple holes in the ground containing preserved sitting bodies, which is both amazing and lugubrious at the same time.
Surrounding the cemetary are mountains and rocky grounds, proving you with a great view. Such a shame that so much was damaged before it was protected. Highly recommend
Aladar Kuun — Google review
The twelve excavated graves give a good picture of the burial rites of the Icachincha culture. In the rectangular graves you can see mummies (some with meters long hair strands), skulls, bones and burial gifts. Very interesting and educational.
Koen — Google review
All the graves were robbed in the 80s. What remains today is a room where there is a mummy on display and a number of open graves where assorted bones and remains have been placed in no particular order.
If you are close by pop in but I wouldn't recommend making a special visit.
Matt Baker — Google review
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239F+227, Nasca 11400, Peru
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El Elefante
Beach
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It is 1.5 hiurs drive from Nazca main center area but it is worth it if you have time in hand. Cristal clear water and beautiful sunset.
Manisha Shukla — Google review
It is a beautiful place where you can find nothing but just peace. not many people go there on weekdays but on weekends there are some people around. If you want to go you should go by car, there are great photo ops. You can also get there by walking from the main city is near and it's very very very beautiful
Deyner Briceño Paredes — Google review
Good
박경환 — Google review
Good
Pedro Benito Del Carpio Pérez — Google review
Beautiful
Giancarlo canales — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful place to enjoy the sunset and listen to the waves break.
There are a large number of pebbles with holes, very beautiful. My recommendation is to bring a small bag to take some souvenirs (the best souvenir in Marcona)
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Un lugar hermoso para disfrutar del atardecer y escuchar como rompen las olas.
Hay una gran cantidad de piedritas con agujeros, muy bonitas. Mi recomendación es llevar una pequeña bolsita para llevarte alguna de recuerdo (el mejor souvenir de Marcona)
Nadia Navarro Palomino — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very quiet and attractive beach because of the elephant sculpture which makes it seem enigmatic.
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Playa muy tranquila y atractiva por la escultura del elefante la cual le hace parecer enigmatica.
Luis Edilfredo Mena Navarro — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful beach! With a great view, we went at sunset and it was beautiful. Mother Nature has formed these rocks. The beach is to appreciate its beauty but not to bathe because it has stones and many waves. It is 8 minutes from the square by car.
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Una hermosa playa! Con una grandiosa vista, fuimos al atardecer y fue hermoso. La madre naturaleza ha formado estas rocas. La playa es para apreciar su belleza mas no para bañarse porque tiene piedras y muchas olas. Esta a 8 min de la plaza en carro.
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Ruta Playa La Lobera, San Juan de Marcona, Peru
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Acueductos de Cantalloc
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Ancient Ruins
The Acueductos de Cantalloc archaeological museum is a collection of dozens of spiral stone aqueducts built by the Nazca culture. These impressive structures still serve their original purpose today, and can be an excellent educational opportunity for visitors.
Absolute must see if you're in Nazca. Amazing structures still in use today. We certainly can learn a thing or two from the way they're done.
Nikondgo — Google review
Another astounding example of Peruvian ruins that cannot be credibly attributed to a people that lived in this desert nearly 2000 years ago.
Worth every minute it takes to get here as it is so astonishing, particularly as the water system continues to serve the area's townships still today.
Stunning...
John Atherton — Google review
Amazing set of spiral aqueducts that are fascinating and very attractive. Needs more on-site interpretation but just to be able to see these ancient features up close is a privilege and should be on everyone's itinerary in Nasca.
Tom Mutton — Google review
I thought these were pretty cool. Not much in the way of information about them.
Bry — Google review
Very interesting and there was a man working there who spoke English.
Chip W — Google review
Nice attraction. Took a taxi to get here but you need to hire them by the hour from Nasca. 25-30 soles per hour is fair but this is 2023 pricing. About two hours total is more than enough to include to, from, and walking around. I wouldn't say this is a handicapped accessible attraction for people with walkers or wheelchairs. It's a relatively small place that little kids should be able to walk just fine. You can get a guide but check Wikipedia and the Internet about this place it'll be sufficient unless you're a factophile and need more in-depth info. This is a very cool place and if you really like ruins and ancient cultures, it's a must see! They keep it very clean! I recommend seeing the Mirador de Vista Alegre after this. You can easily do the two in an afternoon with time left over. The same taxi can take you to it and leave you there. Plenty of taxis leaving Vista Alegre that you can catch when you come down... Plus it's free to see the mirador.
E. B. — Google review
The ancient Nazca Acueducts of Cantalloc are over 2,000 years old and are still functioning with running water. It was a treat to explore them and to walk down inside them. It is special when we get to walk, see, and touch ancient history and connect with it. The location is free to visit and are very impressive. Don't just go to Nazca to see the Nazca lines, see the acuductos, the museum, the pyramid, and the Inca building. The pottery place was wonderful too, as we got to hold original pottery and see how it is made.
Following the ramp down feels like entering the Nazca era, going back it time.
It is a family friendly and safe place to visit.
To learn more about the history, culture, and construction of the Auceductos de Cantalloc, wikipedia is a great in-deaph place to learn. It is fun to see how the Nazca culture has similarities with modern cultures of you look deep enough, even though at first it seems completely unrelated.
Learning about the geography gives us insights about their ways of life and beliefs
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Sam — Google review
Fascinating. Unexpected.
Elizabeth Dickens — Google review
Not much info, except a boards at the entrance gate. We went without a guide and it was still fascinating to see the spiral stone-packed ducts for access to the underground channels. Amazing feat of construction by the Nasca civilization, The aqueducts ensured the supply of water to the city of Nazca and the surrounding fields, allowing the cultivation of cotton, beans, potatoes, and other crops in an arid region.
Vincent Oliver — Google review
Very interesting. Fascinating history, 1500 years old and still functioning. Amazing how they found the groundwater and engineering the slope
Horatiu Baiasu — Google review
It's a small site and there wasn't really much information, but it was pretty and since we had a few hours to kill in Nazca we were very glad we visited. It's worth paying a cab to wait for you though - we couldn't find one and in the end we basically hitch hiked back
Evie Prichard — Google review
Fascinating history. 1500 years old and still functioning. Amazing how they found the groundwater and engineered the slope.
Ed H — Google review
Great experience to see this 👍
Bo Nus — Google review
Interesting to see a Nazca aqueduct. We went with a guide which was beneficial as he explained about the local geology and climate leading to minimal water in this desert region; the need for covered and uncovered sections to reduce evaporation and allow purificationand cleansing of the water; and why there are the circular, spiral stonework for access and oxygenation. You only need about 20 minutes at this site but a ripped can be combined with local miradores (viewpoints) of some Nazca lines and a Nazca temple archeological site.
Alex Allen — Google review
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53FQ+99H, Acueductos de Cantalloc, Nasca 11400, Peru
The Museo Arqueológico Antonini in Nazca, Peru, showcases a significant portion of the discoveries made by the Proyecto Nazca Italian mission from 1982 to 2011. The museum complex spans an interior area of 750 square meters and is accompanied by a 1600-square-meter archaeological park featuring life-sized reconstructions of tombs.
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English.
Dilip Chauhan — Google review
Nice museum on Nazca culture, lots of artifacts and model of lines out back.
20s entrance, no english signs but they give you a book of translations
T B — Google review
Fascinating museum with a good range of artefacts. A little tired and in need of maintenance and updating but still well worth a visit.
Tom Mutton — Google review
Lots of great stuff on display! An English guide was provided. You could spend a couple of hours here for sure.
The mosquitoes were a little ferocious, plan accordingly.
Bry — Google review
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English. It was a little hard to follow some of the translations - the phrasing was quite formal and academic and it would be good if it could be made more 'everyday', as there is a lot to read.
Sai Kumar Dawaleswarpu — Google review
Uninterested staff. The entrance is uninviting (since the door is closed). No places to sit to read the extensive map with information in English. If you do sit on a stair (when there is literally no one in the museum), it's not allowed. That's ridiculous, how do you expect us to read the map with information?
Some of the pieces in the museum are interesting, if you like artifacts. Overall a very disappointing experience.
Rob Hoekstra — Google review
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English. It was a little hard to follow some of the translations - the phrasing was quite formal and academic and it would be good if it could be made more 'everyday', as there is a lot to read.
Jos Canavan — Google review
Lots of interesting artifacts as well as well written explanations (in Spanish, translations available at the entrance).
Consider 2-3h if you want to be able to read some but not all of the enlightening explanations too.
Jeremy — Google review
We got a book with explanations in English.
The text was dry like the desert.
Written more for archeologists than the common man.
The place was dark because almost all lights were turned off.
Very disappointed especially given the entry fee.
There was no ventilation so it was very hot as well.
Tom Arbuz — Google review
Entrance fee is S/ 20. The place has some interesting Nazca relics, but is poorly maintained.
Yago Ruocco Vargas — Google review
Nice little museum, informative if you speak Spanish, and not so much if you don't. There's very dusty books available in English, which would take you quite some time to read if you're really into history. I liked the aqueduct there and some tumbs with "barbecue covering."
Olga Kornilova — Google review
About 15 minutes walk from the plaza. Contains selection of pottery, textiles and tools from the Nazca and inka civilization. It has an outdoor area with tomb replicas and the Nazca lunes in miniature. All descriptions except the outdoor are in Spanish. Costs 20soles. If you read half of it will take well over an hour to go through. There is a peacock pair in the outer part, very beautiful.
Zuz Tillner — Google review
Nice museum, it has 2 parts one in the inside and the other on the outside were you can see representations of the Nazca lines.
20 soles the entrance.
Miguel Martinez — Google review
Great museum. Well designed. Great courtyard in the back with more to see and experience. Staff are top notch. The handbook to read in English is great and you can learn a lot.
Jayme Turney — Google review
It's a great place to explore for an hour or so. You get to learn about how they lived. What they ate. They have a place where people once washed clothes and now it's an exhibition. This is a cool place to explore
The Museo Arqueológico Antonini in Nazca, Peru, showcases a significant portion of the discoveries made by the Proyecto Nazca Italian mission from 1982 to 2011. The museum complex spans an interior area of 750 square meters and is accompanied by a 1600-square-meter archaeological park featuring life-sized reconstructions of tombs.
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English.
Dilip Chauhan — Google review
Nice museum on Nazca culture, lots of artifacts and model of lines out back.
20s entrance, no english signs but they give you a book of translations
T B — Google review
Fascinating museum with a good range of artefacts. A little tired and in need of maintenance and updating but still well worth a visit.
Tom Mutton — Google review
Lots of great stuff on display! An English guide was provided. You could spend a couple of hours here for sure.
The mosquitoes were a little ferocious, plan accordingly.
Bry — Google review
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English. It was a little hard to follow some of the translations - the phrasing was quite formal and academic and it would be good if it could be made more 'everyday', as there is a lot to read.
Sai Kumar Dawaleswarpu — Google review
Uninterested staff. The entrance is uninviting (since the door is closed). No places to sit to read the extensive map with information in English. If you do sit on a stair (when there is literally no one in the museum), it's not allowed. That's ridiculous, how do you expect us to read the map with information?
Some of the pieces in the museum are interesting, if you like artifacts. Overall a very disappointing experience.
Rob Hoekstra — Google review
Very recommended if you are visiting Nazca and want to find out about the history of the people and the place. We felt like we actually didn't need to go visit the cemetery or the aqueducts after we had been here! We received a folder of the information translated in English. It was a little hard to follow some of the translations - the phrasing was quite formal and academic and it would be good if it could be made more 'everyday', as there is a lot to read.
Jos Canavan — Google review
Lots of interesting artifacts as well as well written explanations (in Spanish, translations available at the entrance).
Consider 2-3h if you want to be able to read some but not all of the enlightening explanations too.
Jeremy — Google review
We got a book with explanations in English.
The text was dry like the desert.
Written more for archeologists than the common man.
The place was dark because almost all lights were turned off.
Very disappointed especially given the entry fee.
There was no ventilation so it was very hot as well.
Tom Arbuz — Google review
Entrance fee is S/ 20. The place has some interesting Nazca relics, but is poorly maintained.
Yago Ruocco Vargas — Google review
Nice little museum, informative if you speak Spanish, and not so much if you don't. There's very dusty books available in English, which would take you quite some time to read if you're really into history. I liked the aqueduct there and some tumbs with "barbecue covering."
Olga Kornilova — Google review
About 15 minutes walk from the plaza. Contains selection of pottery, textiles and tools from the Nazca and inka civilization. It has an outdoor area with tomb replicas and the Nazca lunes in miniature. All descriptions except the outdoor are in Spanish. Costs 20soles. If you read half of it will take well over an hour to go through. There is a peacock pair in the outer part, very beautiful.
Zuz Tillner — Google review
Nice museum, it has 2 parts one in the inside and the other on the outside were you can see representations of the Nazca lines.
20 soles the entrance.
Miguel Martinez — Google review
Great museum. Well designed. Great courtyard in the back with more to see and experience. Staff are top notch. The handbook to read in English is great and you can learn a lot.
Jayme Turney — Google review
It's a great place to explore for an hour or so. You get to learn about how they lived. What they ate. They have a place where people once washed clothes and now it's an exhibition. This is a cool place to explore
Maria Reiche Neuman, a notable figure, contributed significantly to the understanding of the Nazca Lines in Peru. She made substantial contributions by studying and analyzing these ancient geoglyphs extensively. Maria Reiche Neuman's dedication and perseverance in researching and preserving this cultural heritage led to valuable insights into their purpose and construction methods. Her work shed light on the significance of these massive drawings, enhancing our comprehension of prehistoric civilizations in the region.
This hotel in the heart of Nazca is centrally located and features a pool, bar, and restaurant. There is also an outdoor area with a fountain.
A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms, a pool, lots of parking, and excellent staff. They have lots of info and a planetarium with nightly talks about the Nazca Lines in Spanish, English, and French. The breakfast buffet is good and we had dinner there one night too. A short walk to the local restaurants and plaza.
Sarah King — Google review
I had to leave early from Peru due the job I was assigned to being canceled because of the political instabilities on the country at that time, and on my check-out day I had an agreement that they would reimburse me the days I had already paid for. They told me that this would take 1 month, which I found odd, but didn't think that a chain hotel would try to scam me.
Today, 26/04/2023, they still haven't answered a single e-mail that I have sent, and of course, no reimbursement at all. On the checkout day, they even wanted me to pay separately for the hotel expenses (dinner, etc), even though they needed to reimburse me hundreds of dollars.
So if you might need to leave early (you need to pay in advance, like most hotels), or just don't want to give your money to a dishonest place, I suggest you pick somewhere else.
And to think that this was the place that gave Maria Reiche a place to live for free after all that she did for Peru. I wonder how she would feel about this...
Bruno T — Google review
The hotel is a wonderful spot to relax in the Nasca desert. Beautiful pool, comfortable rooms, and informative museum-like spots throughout the grounds. The restaurant provides a descent breakfast, though a stop for lunch on the way back from our roadtrip proved that the restaurant is best for breakfast, and mostly convenient for other meals.
Leah McPheeters — Google review
We were delighted at what we found at the DM hotel: the staff, breakfast offering, rooms, pools, grounds were all at and above expectation.
What a delightful surprise to find the planetarium and learn the story and significance of this hotel to the history of Nasca. Maria Reiche lived for many years at the hotel as a resident. Her former space will become a museum and compliment the planetarium.
Jessica K Silver — Google review
Nice location, avarege breakfast, kitchen, food and beverage is people was very good, unfriendly reception staff...
Two Security guard were
very nice people . Our rental car is needed to be jumped and they did.
Thanks.
Okan Doğan — Google review
Many thanks for these 2 days in this very charming hotel. Very nice place, the garden is beautiful, and the staff very kind. I am very gratefull for the strong support of the Administrative Manager, she was very helpful when I have to go to the hospital. I fully recommend this hotel well located in Nazca , well maintained and very clean. We all appreciate the warm welcome as wellington as the food. Thanks again
Florent Florent — Google review
Beautiful immaculate hotel with wonderful pool and close to the bus stop. Assisted us in reservations for a local tour and seeing the nascar lines. Excellent breakfast and we had a good lunch. Would highly recommend staying here.
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Sharon Levitt — Google review
Historical building with high ceilings and beautiful landscaping. It is close to everything and great location. Room decor was decent and internet was good. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Breakfast was excellent and accommodation was comfortable.
Recommend to everyone.
Carlos was an amazing guide! It was organized through Nazca Trave One hostel. Apparently only 10% of the Pyramids have been uncovered. They have found: 1) human offerings, 2) parrot/monkey offerings, 3) audio system was developed so the leader can speak and everyone at the bottom can also listen, 4) one of the pyramids was 100% made by hand one level at a time, and sand hills were not usd.
Logistically, it's about a 30 min bumpy ride through the outskirts of Nazca. It's cool though, you get to view all the farmland (cactus fruit farms, avocado farms, lemon farms, asparagus farms). There's also an unguarded cemetary where you can walk up freely to view the remains of the buried (human hair, pottery, bones - I saw a hip bone!)
There's a bathroom onsite, but I do recommend you to bring your own toilette paper!
Janet Kar — Google review
Beautiful place in the desert. Interesting story. Long, hard drive but Worth it.
Truls Oscar Nilsen — Google review
Amazing history at this place. Very interesting how the time of flourishing and greatest prosperity was 100ad to 300ad and then destruction cataclysmically around 400ad. Fascinating correlation with the history and timeframes documented in the Book of Mormon. Very large pyramids partially restored. Long dirt road to get there
Ed H — Google review
We didn’t have much information about the side but our host recommended it. We drove with our own car and had a bit of a difficulty because google maps wanted to take us a road that was closed but with a bypass we made it. It’s easier to take the second entrance when you come from Nazcas. It’s a bit longer but the road is better. The side is really impressive and will give you and additional view about the Nazcas culture.
Aladar Kuun — Google review
Well worth the visit. I found it peaceful, calm, not too many people... almost a private feeling and peaceful. Very photogenic I found. Scenic. Well preserved. Gives more appreciation for Nazca.
Jayme Turney — Google review
One of the most stunning archeological sites I've been to.
Alexander Coomes — Google review
Went there on a private tour with an incredible man named Jeffrey, i found him near Mom’s Cafe in Nazca, he brings us to the pyramid for about 200 soles round trip plus he explained everything to us, i had a great time
Vincent Jacques — Google review
Great secluded place, note that you have to make 14 km off track each way. The off track is on the plateau where the Nazca glyphs can be found, but they are not readable from the ground.
Fausto Almeida — Google review
Great place and a must do in Nasca but you need a good guide who takes time and is not rushing. We've done the tour with Get2Peru and would definitely recommend it.
The Nazca Desert is home to numerous geoglyphs, which are ancient and mysterious in origin. These massive lines were ingeniously carved by the Nazca people several centuries ago, forming various shapes such as animals, birds, pagan gods, and even an astronaut that can only be seen from high above in an aircraft. The Candelabra Geoglyph on Isla Ballestas is another similar attraction with a height of 150 meters and width of 50 meters.
Definitely seeing those figures from the plain was absolutely fantastic, great experience, you can feel peace being in land looking the firmament.
Build -Up — Google review
Flight worth any penny. Unforgettable air travel to admire the world-famous carvings of the unknown origin. Definitely great attraction.
Horatiu Baiasu — Google review
Awesome to see. From the tower you get a surprisingly good view of some of the lines. :)
Tom van Zanten — Google review
Absolutely worth to take a flight. You can see all the figures and lines very clear. If you are motion sick I suggest you take a tablet
Leon — Google review
Tolles Erlebnis am Boden sowas der Luft, ein muß wenn man in Peru ist. Viele Fragen sind ungeklärt.
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Great experience on the ground and in the air, a must when you are in Peru. Many questions remain unanswered.
Andre Flaccus — Google review
Definitely go in the plane. I was hesitant to go because pictures posted from the flights didn’t seem that great. But the actual view with my own eyes was crystal clear. I saw every drawing easily and clearly, and easily understood the co-pilots narration (English and Spanish). The two people behind me threw up, but the other 3 of us felt fine. Well worth $65.
Evan S — Google review
A set of biomorphic, phytomorphic and geometric geoglyphs designed and executed on the Nazca and Palpa desert, department of Ica, Peru, are known as the “Nazca lines”.
It is often believed that these lines can only be seen from the sky. For this reason, they have generated all kinds of questions and speculations. Were the Nazca lines dedicated to the gods? Was there possible technology at that time for the magnitude of this work? Were they runways for prototype aviation from the Nazca culture or, beyond, for extraterrestrial beings? Were they made by human hands?
The truth is that the beauty of the Nazca lines can be seen from the top of the surrounding hills, which radically changes the way of understanding them. In fact, this is how the Peruvian archaeologist Toribio Mejía Xesspe discovered them in the 20th century, specifically in 1927.
Interest in studying these geoglyphs did not spread until 1940, when Paúl Kosok and María Richie, two international researchers, published a series of aerial photographs taken by the National Aerographic Service.
These geoglyphs, that is, these inscriptions on large tracts of land, are enormous in size and can be easily observed from above, which has given rise to countless theories about the purpose of their creation.
Mariano de la Torre (Maito) — Google review
I literally cried being, here it was a place I dreamt going to for many years, wanted to see this world heritage site. Totally recommended, there are tornados all around it's just spectacular.
Guillermo Guzman My Traveling Journal — Google review
I took the airplane tour to see the nazca lines from Paracas/Pisco. Definitely is a great experience.
1. Went to the airport with my passport (they have a cool stamp that you can put in your passport of the nazca lines)
2.Bring a good cámara.
3.The plane we used was great as it has one seat configuration and big windows, that means everyone will see the lines.
4. From Pisco to the NAZCA lines is a 40 minute flight
5. When you arrive to the NAZCA lines the captain of the plane start explaining where are all the figures and he fly by them so you can see them.
IMPORTANT INFO: IF YOU HAVE MOTION SICKNESS OR YOU GET DIZZY VERY EASY I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE DRAMAMINE AS YOU WILL GET DIZZY VERY EASY BECAUSE OF THE PLANE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
You will have the opportunity to see around 12 to 15 figures.
6. Fly back to Pisco Airport will take another 40 minutes.
Making long story short, for me is one of the best experiences but nobody told me of the extreme plane maneuvers so I wasn't prepare to get sick because all the movement, I wish somebody would tell me that.
Adolfo Martinez — Google review
Will remember this experience fondly. Flying above and witnessing amazing human feats. The plane ride can get bumpy and those with motion sickness should be prepared. Its a spectacular experience and rich history surrounds these plains.
Irfan Kokabi — Google review
Am besten sieht man die Linien/Figuren natürlich aus der Luft, also aus einem Flugzeug, was allerdings ein kostspieliges Vergnügen ist. Dennoch ziemlich beeindruckend.
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Of course, the best way to see the lines/figures is from the air, i.e. from an airplane, which is, however, an expensive pleasure. Still pretty impressive.
Ado Lito — Google review
Once in life time. Small plane. Good experience. The way to Nasca had mango groves.
Sowmiya Din — Google review
Lines are ok but the Flight was very expensive and there is no guidance. It lasts too short for that price. The tower was better to watch.
Nida Fidanboy — Google review
We love the Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert of southern Peru. Created by the Nazca people between 500 BCE and 500 CE, these massive designs cover an area of about 450 square kilometers (170 square miles). Despite many theories, the exact purpose of the Nazca Lines remains a mystery, and researchers continue to explore and debate their significance in the context of Nazca culture and ancient civilizations.
Lima Gourmet — Google review
Flight worth any penny. Unforgettable air travel to admire the world-famous carvings of the unknown origin. Unfortunately we couldn’t make the flight at the first day of our stay in Nazca due to windy conditions but didn’t lost any money as it was possible to use the same ticket next day. Definitely great attraction.
Artur Kaleta — Google review
It was good except I didn’t feel very well during the flight, if you get motion sickness this might not be the best option. The airport is very hot and you’re waiting for an hour plus.
A very good alternative to see the Nazca lines without paying god knows how much for a plane trip. It’s 4 soles (~1$) and you can see a few lines from the top of the tower. It’s about 30 km before the city of Nazca, if you come by bus you have to tell the driver you want to get off at the viewpoint (mirador). Then, you have to catch another bus to get to the city center. They should be driving by every hour but be careful after the sunset, it’s getting complicated to catch a bus.
Mi?os?awa Witek — Google review
I expected a whole lot more. Of course the Nasca Lines are an important historic site, but it's literally off of the side of a road. Lol. But cool none the less.
Naja — Google review
Well worth a stop to see three of the lines from the sturdy tower. Some good background information and park people are helpful and friendly.
Porta potties are what you'd expect in the middle of the desert so try to avoid them if you can.
No substitute to flying over the lines, but it's a good introduction to 3 excellent patterns.
Phil McC — Google review
Great view point for the Nasca lines and an alternative if you don’t want to fly to see them
Lijin Raghavan — Google review
Nazca lines their selves are very interesting sight, but as for this lookout... Yes, there are 2 towers for view. But you won't see there much, unfortunately. To see Nazca lines you have to be MUCH higher, than these towers. Drone flights are prohibited there (had to land my one after security notice) and don't allow you to see all terraglifes if you don't know the exact place. That's why I believe the real way to enjoy Nazca lines is excursion with a plane only.
Denis Kozhin — Google review
I have to say that after seeing these pictures for a lifetime I was a bit underwhelmed. But they do a good job with the tower allowing you to see what's there
Norm Bour -Travel Younger — Google review
My mate ifti and I went to this historical place guided by our local guide Carlos on a very hot day. The area where Nazca Lines are is scorching hot desert through which Panamerican Highway runs for many miles. First we went on a little hill to see the lines then to another place where there is a tower about 5 stories high. Paid 6 Soles to go on top to see the lines. Saw some figures from the top such as a tree, an arm with two hands and a lizard which is cut in half by the Highway. Seeing lines from the tower is a cheaper version but all the lines and the figures are much appreciated from the air if you are prepared to spend a few dollars. Overall it was a good experience as we came all the way from UK and it would have been a great shame not seeing it.
M J — Google review
It was very interesting to see the line up close. I went through a stop on my trip with Peru Hop after the flight over the Nazca lines. Making this comparison of seeing the lines from two different angles was really cool.
For those who cannot take the flight or are afraid of flying, it's well worth it, especially because the plane shakes a lot!! I myself felt a little queasy.
Angélica Camargo — Google review
Great view point for the Nasca lines and an alternative if you don’t want to fly to see them
Horatiu Baiasu — Google review
If you don't have the cash, nor the time and interest, to rent a plane to fly you over the lines (which I'm sure is a wonderful experience), taking a few flights of stairs up this Mirador is certainly not disappointing. You can see 3 of the formations from here very clearly, and it costs 6 Soles per person - about $1.75 (as of March 2023).
I wanted to see the lines all my life, and I was not disappointed by the view nor by seeing just the 3. Furthermore, we drove to Nazca by car, and the PanAmerican highway goes right past this Mirador ,so why not stop? See my pictures to get an idea if the view is good enough for you. It was for me!
Bre Abbensetts — Google review
It was amazing to see this site...so much mystery and history
Nicolene Weyers — Google review
I literally cried being, here it was a place I dreamt going to for many years, wanted to see this world heritage site. Totally recommended, there are tornados all around it's just spectacular.
Guillermo Guzman My Traveling Journal — Google review
You can see 3 figures clearly and some other lines although if you go to the Maria Reihe museum you can have a better understanding and the meaning of the lines and figures
Aldo Vernal — Google review
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Museo Maria Reiche
Museum
Specialty Museums
Very interesting story about María and many of her findings, maps and work.
Aniek Bradley — Google review
Small place, but well-kept and interesting had lots of info about Maria Reiche and her studies and passion for learning about and protecting these lines. Some nice pottery displays showing art.
Swati priya — Google review
It's amazing what this dedicated woman from Dresden did. She singlehandedly put those geo-glyphs on the map, and fought till her last days for preserving them. It's a pity that this museum doesn't receive the attention and maintenance it deserves. As many other reviewers have noticed it does need more care. Maybe the authorities responsible will take notice? Or maybe not - that's basically the story of Maria's life - convincing the Peruvian government that their own amazing history deserves more attention and support. Nevertheless - go and visit the place it's worth it.
Nikondgo — Google review
one of the best antique museum I have seen. the architecture and the antique pieces are just awesome. the best histological places you will find. check the timing before visiting. thanks
Anil Tekale — Google review
Been here, pay tribute to Maria Reiche, who dedicated her life to research and preserve of the Nazca line. A true great archaeologist.
Bamboo (bamboocyt) — Google review
Small place, but well-kept and interesting had lots of info about Maria Reiche and her studies and passion for learning about and protecting these lines. Some nice pottery displays showing Nasca art. Entry fee of s. 5 for adults, s. 2.5 for kids, about 3/4 indoors, 1/4 outdoors. Desert environment so if you want to spend time in the outdoor part come early or late and bring a hat
Cheni Gopinath — Google review
The guy who sells the tickets explained us the whole museum. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge! You made our day :D Muchas gracias!
María Eme — Google review
It's amazing what this dedicated woman from Dresden did. She singlehandedly put those geo-glyphs on the map, and fought till her last days for preserving them. It's a pity that this museum doesn't receive the attention and maintenance it deserves.
Anish kumar — Google review
The museum has potential but the surroundings looks bad, not taken care of ,dusty, empty. The inside has cool info and pictures and the whole building has an old nice vibe to it. The bathrooms are so and so. It is incredible to see the work of Maria Reiche. Incredible woman.
Deea — Google review
This Maria Reiche museum is great stop to learn a liitle more about the Nazca culture, totally recommended.
J Alarcon — Google review
Very informative museum about the discovery and analysis of the Nazca lines. Lots of handdrawn sketches and pictures. A cute cat is also roaming the museum.
Dries Thys — Google review
We were rather disappointed in this museum as it didn't teach anything new or interesting. The cost was 8 soles.
I K — Google review
The guide was amazing and the history behind her work is incredibly inspiring. A must go for anyone interested on the Nazca Lines.
Luis Vera — Google review
The museum offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the Nazca Lines, their significance, and the research conducted by Maria Reiche. It features exhibitions with interactive displays, photographs, models, and artifacts related to the Nazca Lines. The exhibits provide insights into the history, culture, and theories surrounding these ancient geoglyphs.
Chandana Khara — Google review
Small place, but well-kept and interesting had lots of info about Maria Reiche and her studies and passion for learning about and protecting these lines. Some nice pottery displays showing Nasca art. Entry fee of s. 5 for adults, s. 2.5 for kids, about 3/4 indoors, 1/4 outdoors. Desert environment so if you want to spend time in the outdoor part come early or late and bring a hat.