Nasca, Peru

Travel Blogs from Nasca (314)

Why did they do it?, Nasca, Peru travel blog
Why did they do it?
Sep 3, 2008

Why did the Nasca people do the large drawings on the floor of the dessert? We will never know for sure, so pick your teory: to mark underground water, to use as a start chart, for religious purpouses, to greet the gods, to greet ET... goes on and on ...

A travel blog entry by orizarska
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Astronauts and monkeys together again., Nasca, Peru travel blog
Astronauts and monkeys together again.
Aug 5, 2006

... people on my original plane got airsick during the flight. I´m thinking the smells of vomit would seriously detract from the Nasca experience. Anyhow it was great!!! We veered left and right over the geoglyphs, as the pilot allowed both sides of the ...

A travel blog entry by chowie
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Nasca Lines, Nasca, Peru travel blog
Nasca Lines
Dec 19, 2005

Nasca entry to follow.... few photos to start with!

A travel blog entry by tracy_coward
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The heart of the Nascan Empire, Nasca, Peru travel blog
The heart of the Nascan Empire
May 21, 2008

The heart of the Nascan Empire

A travel blog entry by erriuc
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Attractions in Nasca (5)

Nasca Lines
Nasca Lines

Nasca, Peru

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The ancient Nasca Indians etched geometric lines and figures that were often made of one continuous line, some up to forty miles in length. Best seen by flying overhead, the lines contain such figures as a whale, dog, monkey, iguana, spider, lizards, birds and other geometric designs.
Chauchilla
Chauchilla

Nasca, Peru

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This cemetery holds the mummified remains of members of the Nasca culture, dating back between 200 BC and 500 AD.
Casa-Museo Marí Reiche
Casa-Museo Marí Reiche

Caserio la Pascana, Carretera Panamericana Sur Km 420, San Pablo Nasca, Peru

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Get a hearty dose of Peru's history and archaeology at this excellent museum that houses textiles, ceramics, mummies and artwork. The museum was named for the woman famous for studying the mysterious Nasca Lines of Peru.
Didactic Museum Antonini (Museo Antonini)
Didactic Museum Antonini (Museo Antonini)

Av. de la Cultura 600 Bisambra Nasca, Peru

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See an aqueduct, replicas of tombs and artifacts from major archaeological sites at this museum, which depicts the lifestyle, religion, politics and economy of the Nasca people.

Forum Discussions on Nasca (11)

Help with an itineray Lima to Arequipa
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 21:12:02
... bus leaves at 4am or so. Do you know if it stops at Paracas? When I set Paracas as my destination, I can only get Lima-Nasca schedule. I am wondering if I can buy a ticket to Nasca, stop at Paracas, then get on a bus to Ica, stop there and then get off ...
Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!
Posted on Aug 30, 2009, 20:41:20
... I think they have private rooms too - it was like a hotel even though I was in a dorm! If they do go to the Nasca lines by flight, the Cementario de Chauchillo (sp?) is excellent too and in the same town - not sure how it fared after the earthquake ...
Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!
Posted on Aug 27, 2009, 11:01:45
... the 27th. So we've really only got about 2 days to see Lima and parts of the coast, do a fly over of the nasca lines, and a little more sight seeing - maybe the big park just south of lima? All suggestions are welcome - as well as any recommendations ...
Itinerary Feedback
Posted on Feb 23, 2009, 17:33:27
... the following links for itinerary recommendations as there is Suasi Island in Lake Titicaca in Puno that not many people no about and the travel experience is incredible!!: Hope this helps. Have a great trip to Peru!!

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