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Nasca Lines

Nazca, Peru
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Nazca
4.0 of 5 stars 180 Reviews
Type: Mysterious Sites, Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites, Lookouts, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Traveler Description: The Nazca Lines are a series of geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert, an arid plateau stretching 53 miles, between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on... more »
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Lisbon, Portugal
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I went in a bus for the tower, as i didn't had money to spend on a plane (it's probably the best way to see it) so i went there with my friends we saw it from the tower wish it's ok, you can have an idea, but the best part, we walk along the road and we went to... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

LIke many of the reviews here i agree whole heartedly. The ony thing i can add is that actually they are much smaller than i expected. I had images of them being hundreds and hundreds of metres wide. I thought that was th epoint that they were so impressive because of the scale and the inherrent difficulty in laying them... More

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Portland, OR
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We took the overflight for the nasca lines. It is a 30 minute flight over some of the lines. You get a map that shows you which of the lines you will see ( tree, hands, monkey, hummingbird were some I recall). The plane banks sharply on either side to give everyone a view of the lines. Take dramamine if... More

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Corfe Castle, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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So basically i had a very good experience. I arrived in Nazca and looked for a tour company and this guy (Luis i believe) offered information and we went to the Paraccas airline office, only a few doors down from where the suyoz and oltursa buses stop). Booked my tour for the morning etc all went well! Well worth it,... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Would have definitely preferred the smooth ride of a helicopter (couldn't find any helicopter tours of Nazca lines) - fortunately we arrived on a day with non-bumpy air. Still recommend a little Dramamine for those fixed-wing small planes. Actually, organic Ginger would be better and less drowsy. Having said that - the Nazca Lines are simply astonishing. It's a once... More

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San Francisco, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Once, I arrived to lima I took a bus to Nasca I spend 40 soles to arrive to Nasca so i book the flight for 70 dollars for 30 minutes flights I stayed for 60 soles sin a hostal following morning a took a bus to cusco with 100 soles. More

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Stone Mountain, Georgia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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Every since I learned about the Nazca Lines I have wanted to see them. All the shows I watched commented on how neat and special they were. Big designs and long lines in the desert. Finally in late February 2012, I had my chance to see these. We bargained with one or two companies for the lowest price we could... More

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Athens, Greece
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Great experience - it's amazing to see what you've read about for so many years. Make sure you have a light breakfast though and possibly take some kind of nausea-medication before flying. If you are obliged to seat in the back seat (you are placed according to weight), it can get uncomfortably hot. More

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Sydney, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We chose to do the overflight because that is on the list of must do's when in Peru. Out of 4 passengers on our flight, myself, my daughter, and 1 other became ill. Talking to other travelers while travelling, many experienced the same problem. It is hard to enjoy the experience when fighting the urge to throw up, and it... More

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Fruit Cove, Florida, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Plane ride was nice. Pilot made turns so everyone on airplane got a window view of the Nazca lines. More

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