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NAZCA LINES - PARACAS - ICA |
NAZCA LINES - PARACAS - ICA TRAVEL:
The
region of Ica is located south of
Lima. Its long coast with dry
desserts, rich valleys, and
enigmatic sand dunes have been home
to several species of animals and
ancient Peruvians for hundreds of
years. Ica was home of the Nazca and
Paracas cultures. The first one
ruled the southern area of Ica (200
AD – 700 AD) while the second one
ruled the northern area of Ica (500
BC – 200 AD).
The
Nazca Culture left us a huge legacy
and a lot of examples of their
progress. Some of these examples are
the Nazca Lines, the Aqueducts of
Cantayoc, the administrative and
religious center of Cahuachi, and
their ceramics. The Paracas Culture
left us their beautiful textiles and
ceramics and their cranial surgery
as well. Some textiles are in
perfect condition.
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Short Nazca Lines - Paracas Tour 2 days |
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The
mysteries of the Nasca Lines can be
combined with the magic of the Ballestas
Islands in this two-day tour. The best
way to observe the Nasca Lines, some as
big as 890 feet (or 270 meters), is from
an airplane. The Ballestas Islands are
the habitat of sea lions, Humboldt
penguins, and several other different
species of birds. The islands are
located near the beautiful Bay of
Paracas. This two-day tour is a perfect
solution for those who are short on time
but still wish to visit these
unforgettable places. |
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Nazca Lines - Paracas
Tour 3 days |
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The mysteries of the Nasca Lines can be
combined with the magic of the Ballestas
Islands in this three-day tour. The best
way to observe the Nasca Lines, some as
big as 890 feet (or 270 meters), is from
an airplane. The Ballestas Islands are
the habitat of sea lions, Humboldt
penguins, and other species of birds.
The islands are located near the Bay of
Paracas. This three-day tour will give
you the time to enjoy the beautiful bay
and the opportunity to visit, in Nasca,
the amazing ruins of Cahuachi, the
aqueducts of Cantayoc, or the cemetery
of Cahuachi. |
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Nazca Lines - Paracas - Sand Dunes
Tour 4
days |
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The mysteries of the Nasca Lines can be
combined with the magic of the
Huacachina Oasis and the natural variety
of the Ballestas Islands. Some of the
Nasca Lines, designed in fields of sand,
are as big as 890 feet (or 270 meters).
The best way to observe them is from an
airplane. Once in Ica, you can ride in
sand buggies in the dunes and even “ski”
down the “slopes” of sand.
The Ballestas Islands are the
habitat of sea lions, Humboldt penguins,
and other species of birds. The islands
are located near the Bay of Paracas.
This four-day tour will give you the
time to enjoy the beauty of the bay and
also visit, in Nasca, the amazing ruins
of Cahuachi, the aqueducts of Cantayoc
or the cemetery of Cahuachi. |
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Ica holds
the first coastal natural reserve of
Peru. The Natural Reserve of Paracas
covers a total area of 335,000 hectares.
The Candelabrum and the
Ballestas Islands
can be found in this area. The
Candelabrum is an ancient figure drawn
in the sand that is 100 meters tall. In
the Ballestas Islands it is possible to
observe several species of birds, sea
lions, Humboldt penguins, and more. If
you spend a night in Paracas, you should
stay at a hotel located in the beautiful
bay of the same name. A tour to the
Ballestas
Islands
is recommended.
The only
oasis of South America is located in Ica.
The Huacachina Oasis is a beautiful tiny
town surrounded by sand dunes. In town,
you will find three hotels and a couple
of small lodges where you can relax and
may go for a ride in a buggy. From
November to April make sure you bring a
bathing suit. Ica is the main producer
of wine and pisco in Peru so you might
spend an extra day to visit some
wineries in the area.
Nazca is
a favorite visitor's spot in Ica. Nazca
was home of the Nazca culture. The
inhabitants of Nazca were great farmers
and they built the aqueducts of Cantayoc
to irrigate their land. These aqueducts
are still being used by local farmers.
They also made the Nazca Lines which are
huge pictures made in the ground. Why
were they made is an unresolved matter.
The best way to see the lines is by
plane. Most of the companies offer a 40
minute over flight. During this period
of time it is possible to observe 13 of
most famous Nazca Lines. The hummingbird,
the spider, the monkey, the dog, the
hands and the astronaut are only a few
of the figures that are going to impress
you. You should take a pill to avoid
dizziness.
Nazca,
the Huacachina Oasis and Paracas can be
reached by small private planes and by
road. It is the most common and
economical way to go to these places by
road. From Lima to Paracas, a non-stop
bus takes about 3 and a half hours. To
go from Paracas to Ica, it takes about
an hour and a half and from Ica to
Nazca, it takes about 2 and a half hours.
From Cusco to Nazca a bus takes about 15
hours and from Arequipa to Nazca a bus
takes about 8 hours. Please make sure
you are traveling with a safe bus
company.
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