Excursion to the Cahuachi Ceremonial Center: Nasca History and Culture

08:00 AM | Pick up and departure from Nazca

We start the tour by picking you up from your hotel or from an agreed point in Nasca. Then, we will go in a comfortable transportation to the Ceremonial Center of Cahuachi, located about 25 km away.

09:00 AM : Arrival to Cahuachi and guided visit.

Upon arrival, we will begin the guided tour of this ancient ceremonial center. Together with your guide, you will tour the adobe pyramids and learn about their construction, function and significance. You will also visit temples and plazas where important rituals were performed.

10:30 AM | Stop at the viewpoints

We will climb to a lookout point with a wide view of the site and the surrounding desert. Here you will be able to take pictures while the guide continues to share interesting details about the site and its value to the Nasca culture.

11:00 AM : Funeral areas

We will then visit the tombs where human remains and offerings were found. The guide will explain in a clear way how the funerary practices were and what beliefs they had about life after death.

12:00 PM : Free time

After the tour, you will have free time to walk on your own, take more pictures or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert.

12:30 PM | Return to Nasca

Then, we will start our way back to the city. During the trip, you can continue to enjoy the scenery and remember everything you have learned.

14:00 PM : Arrival in Nasca

Finally, we will arrive at your hotel or meeting point. Thus ends this enriching experience in one of the most important sites of the Nasca culture.

Note: Schedules may change depending on weather, traffic or the pace of the group.