Cantalloc Aqueducts And Los Paredones

We will collect you directly from your hotel in Nazca and embark on a 4-kilometer journey heading west of the city. Our initial stop will be at the remarkable Cantalloc Aqueducts, an astounding feat of hydraulic engineering crafted over 1,500 years ago by the ancient Nazca culture. Upon arrival, we will disembark to begin an enthralling guided tour where you will discover the secrets and history of this extraordinary construction.

Our knowledgeable guide will unveil the intricate workings of these subterranean channels, constructed with stone slabs and huarango tree trunks, which continue to irrigate the fields of the valley to this day. Of the 46 aqueducts identified, 32 remain functional, preserving a link between ancient and contemporary agricultural practices. Along the route, you will witness the unique "puquios," spiral wells used for ventilation and system maintenance—truly a remarkable sight in the desert’s heart.

Following this, we will ascend a scenic hill where a breathtaking geoglyph, a tribute to ancient Nazca artistry, will unfold before your eyes. After this awe-inspiring encounter, we will descend to a nearby viewpoint to admire one of the iconic Nazca Lines.

To conclude the adventure, we will visit the Inca site of Los Paredones, an archaeological treasure dating back to 1450 AD. Here, you will be transported back to the era of the Inca Empire's expansion, marveling at a structure that has endured through the ages, linking Nazca’s glorious past with the present.

At the conclusion of the tour, we will return to the city of Nazca to drop you off at your hotel.