A Few Tourist Attractions Around Nazca
The city of Nazca is best known for its famous lines traced across the Peruvian desert, still clearly visible after more than 2,000 years. The Nazca Lines are visited by thousands of
A few must-see places around Nazca
The city of Nazca is best known for its famous lines traced across the Peruvian desert, still clearly visible after more than 2,000 years. The Nazca Lines are visited by thousands of tourists each year, but there are many other fascinating things to discover if you spend time in this region of Pérou. Archaeological sites, museums, pyramids, ancient cemeteries, aqueducts, endless desert dunes perfect for 4x4 adventures, sandboarding, and paragliding—the Peruvian desert offers all these activities and much more in and around Nazca!
Tourist sites near Nazca
Here are some worthwhile tourist destinations if you're spending a few days in the Nazca region and looking for visit ideas.
1. The Nazca Lines: Dating back 2,000 years, these enigmatic traces in the desert are the region's number-one attraction. Read our article on: The Nazca Lines.
2. The ancient city of Cahuachi: Located 25 km from Nazca, this ancient city is the oldest known settlement of the Nazca civilization to date. You'll discover buildings, pyramids, a cemetery, and a highly mysterious place called "Estaqueria," which some archaeologists believe may have been a mummification site. Read our article on: The Ruins of Cahuachi.
3. Cerro Blanco: The name of a desert area near Nazca that is home to the world's highest sand dune (6,815 feet tall). You can try sandboarding and mountain biking—truly excellent activities!
4. Cantallos Aqueduct and the ruins of Pardeones: The ruins of Pardeones are located 2 km from the town of Arica and 5 km from the Cantallos Aqueduct. Both sites are quite interesting, and despite their age, the aqueduct continues to function, irrigating the surrounding fields. You can hike there on foot, but buses will also take you for just 1 sol.
5. Chauchillas Cemetery: This cemetery is highly appreciated by travelers from around the world, as it's possible to observe mummies, bones, and skulls dating back over 1,000 years.
- Entry fee: 15 soles.
- Address: Av. de la cultura 600. Phone: 52-3443
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
7. Maria Reich Planetarium: A small planetarium where a 45-minute show costs 20 soles and explains the connections between the Nazca Lines and constellations in the sky.
