Introduction

As the Nasca valley was troubled by constant droughts, the ancient settlers built subterranean channels called “aqueducts” or “puquios” between the 400-600 AC. These channels allowed people to capture water from the subsoil and transport it to the surface in order to obtain water to not only consume, but also to irrigate their fields, as they were purely farmers. These hydraulic engineers used rolled boulder stones and huarango (kind of tree) trunks in order to construct the aqueducts, which have been left to us as great legacy that are still being used in the present time.

ITINERARY

Description:

Any time after 08:00 AM, a local representative will stop by your hotel to pick you up; from here, we will head towards the southeast of the city of Nasca so we can start the tour through the Aqueducts of Cantalloc and surroundings, located approximately 4km outside of the City, are one of the most impressive pre-Inca constructions as it meant a great physical effort, organization, and technical direction from hydraulic engineers. These aqueducts foundations, located on the heights of Nasca, take the filtered groundwater to the city, where 20 wells or spiral shape vents are displayed.
After, we will visit the geoglyph "El Telar" located a few minutes from the aqueducts of Cantayo. Once here, we will ascend a small hill that serves as a natural viewpoint to observe this fascinating figure. This place will also provide a clear idea of how these enigmatic lines were made in the desert, as we are to be very close to them.
Finally, we will visit the archaeological site "Los Paredones", which is part of the Inca culture and considered an administrative center managed by only the elite class (relatives of the Inca). Finishing our visit here, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Nasca where our services end.

Inclusions and Exclusions

What is included in this tour?

• Transfer from your hotel
• Private tourist transport
• Professional local guide
• Personalized assistance
• All entrance tickets
• Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour

What is not included?

• Extras and tips

Recommendations

• Bring your camera
• Bring sunblock
• Wear light clothing
• Bring hiking shoes

How to book this tour?

• Request for the tour should be done to the following email: info@viajeskonasca.com
• Once confirmed the availability of the tour, you must make the payment through the following methods: www.viajeskonasca.com/en/payment-options.html.
• Send complete data of the participants (Name and Surname, Passport Number, Nationality, Date of Birth).
• Once the payment has been made, we will be confirming our services through an electronic voucher detailing the activities, this within 24 hours.