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geoffrey100
Boston, MA192 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This an extraordinary site which has been/is being restored by an Italian archeologist. It is a vast site of what was the center of Nasca civilization. When we went there we were the only visitors, and it really is stunning. The location is about one hour from downtown Nasca along a very bumpy desert road so you really need a guide to get there, and to explain what you are looking at, as there are no written guides at the site. We employed a freelance guide called Brady Saldana who was very knowledgeable with good English. He has an active Facebook account for contact.
Written February 25, 2024
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Ari T
Seattle, WA67 contributions
Feb 2020
way out in the middle of nowhere, but once you're there its really cool to see what has been uncovered so far, get some of the history of the area, and ponder how much more is still buried right there! Gotta say that a tour is definitely the best way to see this, the road to get there is awful if not in a dune buggy and the tours are so cheap especially if you can grab last minute day-of spots that its not worth trying to convince a taxi for a very expensive ride out there
Written February 10, 2020
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AungG925
Mandalay, Myanmar20 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
I am not one to get too excited about organised tours. We have been travelling for two years now and was so surprised by the quality of this Alas Peruanas 'sand buggy' tour I feel compelled to highlight it. A friend came on holiday to visit us travelling around Peru so, mainly as he was joining us, I looked for something to fill an afternoon. And boy! We visited an ancient aqueduct, the mesmerising cahuachi, a burial site, went sandboarding, watched the sunset over incredible dunes and went dune bugging. We saw some glorious countryside from 2pm to 7pm! Our friend said that it was one of his top 5 life experiences!!! Get in there!!
Written May 30, 2015
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nostoppin
Arlington, TX313 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Well before the Inca Civilization the Nazca people built their pyramids along the Nazca River in the desert, from the only material available, mud, sand and water. This huge ceremonial site (dating back to 100-300 AD) is a relatively new discovery, most of it is rebuilt, but it is still under reconstruction. Has not been a major attraction but it is getting more and more popular among tourists who want to learn about Peru's rich history. It is remote, you'll need a good local guide to take you there, wear sun protection and have plenty water. The approximately 100000 sq feet adobe pyramid's area is a great place to see and even touch the the almost 2000 year old artifacts scattered in the sand, and ponder about their lifestyle and beliefs. You should allow 3-4 hours for this excursion.
Written December 26, 2014
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sqrt2sqrt2
9 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
We went at Cahuachi after the flight over the Nasca lines. A trip of 3h, far 40' by car, for 65 S. There are no tourist at all in the site, which is good to better enjoy the visit. We apprecieted a lot the trip thanks to our guide, Raul.
Written September 1, 2017
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Andy R
108 contributions
Oct 2019
Cahuachi was a trip which brought the past back to life. Cahuachi, Peru, a major ceremonial center of the Nazca culture, based from 1 AD to about 500 AD.
We had a good guide to explain the history and also leave areas still of mystery. IN the middle of a desert so take planty of water for the area tour.
We had a good guide to explain the history and also leave areas still of mystery. IN the middle of a desert so take planty of water for the area tour.
Written December 31, 2019
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W4lking
Warwickshire, UK283 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
I know it's a bold claim that this site is better than Machu Picchu, but I genuinely believe it is. Take away the setting of MP in the iconic saddle of the mountain, the built environment at Cahuachi is far more impressive. This is is the religious and ceremonial centre of the Nasca civilisation, over 2,000 years old; a time when the Incan Empire was a twinkle in Pacha Mamma's eye. When you take into account that only 5% of the site has so far been revealed by archaeological digs and only one of over 30 pyramids has yet been unearthed, this site is massive. The more people get to know about it, the more popular it will become and I predict that it will become a "Must See" location on the scale of Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, Taj Mahal, etc. A big claim I know. My advice? Get there soon, it's free entry!!!
Written August 12, 2018
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,890 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
How to get three. Coming from Nazca DO NOT take the turning right signposted to Cahuachi a few hundred metres after the airport which will have been on your left. That road is rough with several turnings that could mislead you. Its also 25km of rough road, very rough in parts. Instead continue for approximately 5 km and take the next signposted turning right. From there its about 16km on gravel. Not too rough and no misleading side roads off to villages. No staff on site when we were there so no entrance charge. As for the site it wad quite impressive, there's no on there so you sometimes have to put someone in the photo to get size perspective. Judge whether you'd consider it worthwhile from photos and reading up.
Written June 18, 2015
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Elise M
Drumheller, Canada109 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
We hired a man who took us in his personal car to these ruins. It's an hour outside of Nazca only 24kms but the road out is pure crap hence the travel time. Our guide had told us there is no fee for this attraction since the road is so sketchy. We arrived after 4pm, so there was no one else there but us 3 plus the old man who overlooks the ruins. Our guide took us beyond the white lines and allowed us to see and touch ancient bits of pottery at the soil surface. It was a very cool experience.
Written January 12, 2015
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Jolyon67
Melbourne, Australia5,672 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
An unexpected addition to a 4x4 dune buggy tour. Who knew that there are pyramid ruins just outside Nazca. Cahuachi is 28 km west of Nazca, along the Nazca River valley. This is just a photo stop, I don't think they allow people in to walk around the site because there is ongoing discoveries and looting has been a problem. There are two main structures, the Great Temple and the Great Pyramid. The site dates back to 400 BC and could be the city where the Nazca line builders lived.
Written May 31, 2014
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Para quem viajou entre 2018 e 2019 qual agência usaram e qual o valor?
Written July 1, 2019
Oi! Assim que fiz a reserva do hotel já me perguntaram se eu queria fazer as linhas de Nazca. E como o preço era o mesmo que se eu tratasse direto achei melhor alguém ver isso. Ai já aproveitei e perguntei dos outros lugares. Então o recepcionista do Hotel me arrumou o passeio. Veio um rapaz, guia, de carro normal. Me pegou no Hotel e depois passamos em outros lugares para pegar outros turistas. Ele me levou no aqueoduto, na linha do tear, no cemitério chauchilla de e Cahuachi. Foi ótimo e um preço justo. Só não vejo o preço porque estou viajando e isso está em casa.
Written July 2, 2019
Ist die Anlage von Nazca aus mit dem eigenen Mietwagen zu erreichen?
Ich bin etwas verwundert über die Google Maps Routenplanung :) Für 23km ca. 50min?
Written August 4, 2018
olá, gostaria de saber qual horario e custo da visita e quanto tempo saindo de nazca para ir a essa atração. Existe algum guia local para ajudar??
Written February 21, 2017
O horário da visita é o turista que decide pois são atrações ao ar livre. Nós fizemos o passeio pela tarde, para evitar o sol. Pagamos 50 soles por pessoa para conhecer as ruínas do centro cerimonial de Cahuachi, o acueducto de Cantayoc, um cementerio inca (fajuto) e surfar nas dunas. O passeio dura 5 horas. Por toda cidade de Nasca têm agências de turismo oferecendo este e outros passeios. Pegamos um de uma agência colada ao hotel Casa Andina, no centro da cidade. Leve óculos se fizer este roteiro.
Written February 21, 2017
Hola a todos,
Estamos pensando llegar a Cahuachi desde Nazca.
No tenemos auto, por lo que debemos contratar un tour o un taxi local. ¿Alguna recomendación?
¡Gracias!
Written February 16, 2017
Si de todas maneras tienes que contratar taxi, yo vi gente que llegaba en taxi, nosotros íbamos en vehículo particular
Written September 5, 2017
Hola a todos,
Estamos pensando llegar a Cahuachi desde Nazca.
No tenemos auto, por lo que debemos contratar un tour o un taxi local. ¿Alguna recomendación?
¡Gracias!
Written February 16, 2017
nao precisa contratar tour. contrate um taxi, o acesso é fácil, não precisa de guia. credenciado para entrar nem pagar ingresso.
Written November 22, 2017
Hi there, I'll be going to Nazca in two weeks, would you be so kind as to say who you toured with? Company or individual. Thanks. Denise
Written October 24, 2016
I stayed at the hotel kunan wasi, and they have their own tour guide. His name is Juan Carlos Rojas. He also works with another hotel, can't remember the name.
Written November 9, 2016
Hola! vamos a parar en NAzca para hacer la Lineas y esta excursión suena atractiva.
cuanto dura medio dia dia entero? gracais por al data de los lugares en donde contratarla.
Nos podran decir en donde pararon en Nasca para dormir o aconsejar algun hotel ? Me han dicho que hay poca hoteleria y que lo menor no era para ahi si no en LIma , pero como nosotros iremos en Bus desde cuzco que son unas 15 horas si o si necesitaremos hacer noche en Nazca antes de volver a LIma para tomar avion.
gracias!!
Written June 6, 2016
Hola estuve en hotel Oro Viejo, exelente y buen precio, realize una ecxurcion, comenzando por el sobrevuelo de las lineas luego Ruinas de Cahuachi luego un acueducto, lo ultimo en un arenero 4x4 duración. Desde las 8:30hs hasta las 13hs aproximadamente, todo x 160 dolares, las empresas de turismo te ofrecen allí en Nazca te ofrecen un amplio paquete así q podras elegir lo que gustes, hoteles vi muchos, yo fui en octubre y habia mucho turismo, fui sin reserva de nada y consegui todo. Suerte en tu viaje. Saludos
Written June 9, 2016
Hola, iremos a Cuzco y Lima . Podrían aconsejarnos desde dónde es mejor ir .
Disponemos de un total de 12 días. Pensaba estar 7 en Cuzco y 5 en Lima.
Agradezco todas las sugerencias .
Written September 7, 2015
Personalmente no estuvimos mucho en Lima, preferimos alquilar un auto y recorrer muchos kilometros, nos fuimos por la costa hasta Nazca y conocimos Ica, pisco, Nazca, Cahuachi etc, nos faltaron días para seguir recorriendo, tambien hicimos Cuzco, Saysaquaman,Oyantatambo, Machu Pichu, desde cada lugar tenes excursiones cercas
Written September 8, 2015
Hola: las unicas vistas son desde abajo a izquierda y derecha solamente ?
Written August 19, 2015
No, estas fotos eran las mejores, pero podes ver desde arriba de una loma, no estan muy buenas las fotos que tenemos pero es muy linda la vista, podes ver el oasis a la distancia, hermoso
Written September 8, 2015
Hola Tatito,
Me puedes dar el contacto de Pablo? Después de sobrevolar las líneas nos gustaría acercarnos a Cahuachi.
Gracias. Un saludo. Pilar
Written July 14, 2015
Hola, les recomiendo que el recorrido lo realicen con un guía o un operador turístico a fin de que tengan la orientación histórica de la cultura Nazca, de lo contrario solamente podrán apreciar ruinas y reconstrucciones de las mismas.
Written July 17, 2015
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