| ACUEDUCT OF CANTALLOC - GEOGLYPHS - Pottery workshops and gold procces |
Aqueducts Cantayo:
About 2000 years ago the Nasca civilization development in pre Columbian times, a system of underground aqueducts to irrigate dry valley areas that lacked of surface water. So the men of the Nazca culture could combat prolonged drought that plagued the Nazca Valley. This irrigation system is unique in Peru and perhaps in the world. Despite the passing of time and frequent earthquakes, these still remain intact in the area. in the Nazca region still exist over 30 underground channels, which are currently used by the valley farmers, who grow mainly cotton, corn, beans, butter beans and potatoes, as well as a variety of fruits.
Description:
At the designated time our driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and then lead into the upper valley of Nazca towards the area Cantayo. During the trip we will visit the Inca ruins of walls (Cajamarca), a dairy, which means resting place, built long ago by the Incas, when they expanded their empire by the Peruvian coast. Here we explore the halls of stone and receive an interesting introduction about the history of the Incas by our local guide. Later we visit an archaeological site known as the Needles, where you can observe a huge trapezoid from the top of a small hill. Here you will receive information about the Nasca lines and will have the opportunity to have a closer view of a famous design built over a thousand years ago, finally visit the aqueducts of Cantayo, where you will witness the great ingenuity of the ancient inhabitants, who in their struggle for survival built underground channels, which are still used until today. So here we will talk about ancient hydraulic engineering, irrigation issues and Nazca Civilization.
In the surrounding area you can also enjoy a covered cotton plantations, corn, potatoes natural scenery, etc. (The fruits are, depending on the season) .Then return to town to visit the potteries. At the end of the tour our clients are taken back to your hotel. End of the tour.
It includes
· Pick up from your hotel in Nazca.
· Tourist transport.
· Professional guide (bilingual).
· Transportation back to the city
does not include
Extras & gratitude.
Estrada attraction.
outputs:
9:00 a.m. hours. / 3:00 p.m. hours.
Time:
2:30 am approx.
recommendations:
For this trip it is necessary to wear light clothes because the desert is very hot, especially if you make this trip during the summer months (December to March), where the average temperature is 35 ° C during the day.
If you make this trip in the afternoon we recommend bringing a jacket as it could have cold winds.
It is also recommended to bring bottled water, hat, sunscreen and hat.
Price per person: US$ 20.00 |
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price per person in group : US$ 15.00
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