Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines, in southern Peru, are a group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs that extend across the desert sands. They cover an area of almost 1,000 square kilometers and feature around 300 distinct figures, including animals and plants. They are composed of more than 10,000 lines, some of which are 30 meters wide and more than 9 kilometers long. The figures are easiest to see from the air or from nearby mountains.
Their imposing shapes, made from a single line and with a seemingly inhuman pulse, are a delight to all who visit. Impressive from any angle, though to appreciate them in their full splendor, you’ll have to take one of the three routes already outlined: climb the surrounding mountains (on foot), reach one of the observation towers in the area (up to 12 meters high), or hire a small plane. In this last one, don’t worry, there will definitely be a pilot in charge of the adventure through the skies.
Where is?
Getting to the Nazca Lines from Lima, Peru’s capital, is quite simple: you can take a bus to Ica (approximately four hours) and, from the southern region, hire a specialized service to take you to Nazca. These services can be provided by bus, van, or taxi, which already know the route perfectly. The estimated travel time from Ica to Nazca is a little over two hours. The other alternative to get there from Lima is a single trip by private car: it will take a little over six hours of adventure along the Pan-American Highway.