Nazca, PeruHalf dayMorning
Nazca Lines
Ideal: Ideal for archaeology, mystery, flight tours, UNESCO heritage, and Peru's most unusual experiences.
Nazca Lines are giant geoglyphs more than 2,000 years old in the Nazca Desert of southern Peru. Birds, animals, geometric shapes, and human figures are drawn on the desert surface and can only be fully seen from the air. These mysterious UNESCO World Heritage works are linked to Nazca culture's astronomy and religious beliefs. Small-plane tours are the most popular way to view them.
Quick facts
- Built
- 200 BC
- Area
- 75,358 hectares
- Heritage status
- World Heritage Site
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- See one of the world's most mysterious archaeological wonders from the air
- Experience Nazca culture's giant geoglyphs and desert scenery
- Seek archaeology, mystery, and a unique flight experience
Travel tip
Early-morning flights have less turbulence; take motion-sickness medicine if needed. Nazca museum and a viewing tower offer alternatives.
