Acueductos de Cantalloc

Acueductos de Cantalloc

Includes a visit to three archaeological sites:

Cantalloc Aqueducts:

Explore a one-of-a-kind underground hydraulic system, built by the ancient Nazca people to harness water in the middle of the desert. Still in operation, these spiral aqueducts demonstrate this culture's advanced engineering and sustainability expertise.

Paredones Archaeological Complex:

Visit the ruins of an ancient Inca administrative center built from adobe. This site offers a unique insight into the encounter between the Inca and Nasca cultures, with structures such as colcas (storage chambers), platforms, and ceremonial paths.

Needle and Loom Geoglyphs

End the tour by admiring these impressive geoglyphs traced across the pampas from a viewpoint. They depict textile implements and clearly reflect the importance of textile art in the Nasca worldview.

  • Approximate duration: 2 a 2.5 hours
  • Departure from: City of Nasca
  • Includes: Tourist transportation, Specialized local guide, Photo and rest stops.

Recommendations:

  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water.
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Camera