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Nazca Lines (including Cantalloc Aqueduct Systems) Brief Summary:

The Nazca Lines, around 2000 years old, are ancient geoglyphs etched into the Nazca desert, found in the south of Peru.
The lines have blown away and confused historians and archaeologists for hundreds of years, even today there is no uniform agreement as to how or why they were created.
Sprawling across almost 80km of desert, a flight over the Nazca Lines is the only way to do justice to these incredible landmarks.
To this day, there are still more than 40 fully functional aqueducts, known as "Puquios". They were built to bring water to this desert town.

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Nazca Lines Tour Information:

Escape From Lima does not operate any Nazca Lines' Flights, but they are included in our day trips through our partners. To see Escape From Lima’s recommended operators for this tour, read below.

Did you know?

The Nazca Lines are mysterious earth drawings that are over 2000 years old, Varying from simple lines and geometric forms to diverse and complex forms.
The lines can only be truly appreciated from above, yet they date back from a time when there was no means of aerial flight.
The site of the Nazca Lines is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994.
The most iconic figures include many animals such as the hummingbird, monkey, and spider which are often replicated in modern jewellery and ceramics today.
Like the Nazca Lines, historians still debate about when the aqueducts were built.
Historians' theories investigating the creation of the lines range from the mapping of an astrological calendar to marking the path of underground desert aqueducts, all the way to some kind of alien creations! There is still no consensus on how or why the lines were made.

Nazca Lines FAQs:

Q: Do we recommend the Nazca Lines Flight?

A: Yes. The flight is the ONLY way to see the classic pictures on postcards with views of the lines from above. There are hundreds of figures scattered across the desert, which you will only be able to see by taking the flight! The astronaut, the monkey, the hummingbird and the spider can only be truly appreciated from the air.

Q: Can Escape From Lima help me reserve the flight?

A: Yes, depending on the Escape From Lima day trip pass you choose, the flight will be included. This way, we will organise everything for you as long as you provide us with all of the required details and follow the guidelines.

Q: I have read that there are a lot of accidents. Is the flight safe?

A: Yes, years ago there were occasional accidents as there was not so much control on flight safety. Now flights are only authorized to leave during appropriate weather conditions and all the flight companies must adhere to strict safety guidelines. If the weather conditions change then no flight company is allowed to depart from the airport. Weather conditions are best early in the morning, so we always recommend getting down to Nazca as early as possible for the flight to avoid disappointment. There have been no accidents for many years and we only work with the safest company, AeroNasca.

Q: I suffer from motion sickness. Would you still recommend the flight?

A: The flight is not recommended for those susceptible to flight sickness. The planes are typically small 8/10 seat passenger planes and although the flight duration is around 30 minutes, it allows passengers on both sides of the plane see all the Lines. Consequently, the plane must encircle each line first from one side and then from the other.

Q: What else is there to see in Nazca?

A: The main thing to do in Nazca is the Nazca Lines Flight. Other than that there are a couple of museums that are worth a look and also the Chauchilla cemetery with excellently preserved ancient mummies. We advise against spending more than the day trip here.

If you prefer making your own way to Nazca, Cruz del Sur, a well-known local bus company, manages trips regularly from Ica to Nazca (approx. 40 soles, 2.5 hours). Ica itself is a short taxi ride from Huacachina (7 soles, 15 mins). For example, leaving Huacachina at 8am you should be in Nazca by 11am.

Nazca Lines Flight with AeroNasca

Price: $80 USD (plus S/.30 soles airport tax paid upon arrival)
Times: The time of the flight can be arranged when you book the tour. Flight conditions are best during the morning when winds are favourable.
Duration: 30 minutes flight time.