Nazca Lines
Peru
The Nazca Lines are large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru, within the Ica Department. They are a World Heritage Site and a cultural heritage of Peru. Creators show aerial footage of geometric lines and animal figures, including a monkey, a hummingbird and a spider, etched into the desert plain.
- Type
- geoglyph, archaeological site
- Location
- Peru
- Within
- Ica Department
- Designation
- World Heritage Site, cultural heritage of Peru
- In videos
- 2 on Travelnetic
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
What creators show here
Aerial footage reveals large geometric lines and animal geoglyphs like the monkey and hummingbird etched into the desert plain. The narrator describes how ancient workers created them by scraping away dark surface stones to reveal lighter soil below.
Aerial view displays the Spider geoglyph etched into the pale, gravelly surface of the Nazca desert floor. The iconic pre-Columbian design is visible from high above alongside etched geometric lines stretching across the dry landscape.
Tours and experiences at Nazca Lines
- The Nazca Lines flight & Huacachina Oasis from Lima (Private)from $460.75 per person · 5.0★ (15 reviews)
- Duration
- 17 hours
- Starts
- Hotel pickup included
- Languages
- Spanish (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide; Private Air-conditioned vehicle; Airport Taxes & Tourist Tickets; Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima center.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nazca Lines?
Nazca Lines is in Peru. It is a geoglyph.
How long do tours of Nazca Lines take?
The tour with details shown on this page takes 17 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Nazca Lines cost?
Experiences that include Nazca Lines on Viator start from about $460.75 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Nazca Lines worth it?
Viator lists 1 experience that include Nazca Lines. The top-rated shown here, "The Nazca Lines flight & Huacachina Oasis from Lima (Private)", has 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
More places in Peru
- Machu Picchu
- Iquitos
- Paracas National Reserve
- Pisac
- Vinicunca
- Gamarra Market
- Mercado Mayorista de Frutas
- Chilitia
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