Cantalloc Aqueducts and Paredones Tour in Nasca
from US$ 28.38 per person
In two hours you see how people solved the water problem in a valley where it almost never rains. You start at the Cantalloc aqueducts, underground channels built by the ancient people of Nasca to tap groundwater, which still carry water to the fields.
Next comes the Needle geoglyph, which researcher David Johnson links to an underground water source, and you finish at Paredones, an Inca administrative center on the road that climbed to the highlands. It is a private service with entrance fees and a guide in Spanish, English or French, at a time you choose. It pairs well with the Nasca Lines flight or a museum visit on the same day.
Highlights
- Cantalloc aqueducts, pre-Hispanic water engineering still in use
- The Needle geoglyph and its possible link to groundwater
- Paredones, an Inca administrative center on the road to the highlands
- Private service with entrance fees included and a start time you choose
- Guide in Spanish, English or French
Gallery
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Schedule
- Your choice
- Capacity
- Minimum 2 people
- Minimum age
- No age restriction
- Service
- Private
- Languages
- Spanish, English and French
Itinerary
A tour to understand how the ancient people of Nasca made use of groundwater in one of the driest deserts on the planet.
Cantalloc Aqueducts
A pre-Hispanic system that taps groundwater and carries it to the fields, in an area where it almost never rains. You walk around the spiral wells that lead down to the channels.
The Needle Geoglyph
According to researcher David Johnson, this geoglyph is related to an important underground water source in the area.
Paredones Administrative Center
Part of the Inca road: from here the movement of people and goods toward the highlands was controlled.
Included
- Private round-trip transport
- Tour guide in Spanish, English or French
- Ongoing assistance
- Entrance fees to all the sites on the tour
Not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Safety
- Certified private transport
- Professional tour guide
- Ongoing assistance throughout the tour
Important
- All passengers, without exception, must travel with a valid, physical identity document.
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings; keep them with you at all times.
- If a passenger does not show up, they lose the right to the tour, with no refund or rescheduling.
- The itinerary may change or be postponed, with prior notice, due to weather, closures or orders from the authorities. In that case, Luxury Travels Perú may offer an alternative tour.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Cantalloc aqueducts tour?
About 2 hours, including the Needle geoglyph and Paredones. You choose the start time.
Can I combine it with the Nasca Lines flight?
Yes. Because it is short, it fits well before or after the flight or a museum visit on the same day.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, there is no age restriction. You walk on dirt paths, so wear comfortable shoes.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, a hat, water and your valid physical ID. The sun in Nasca is strong for most of the year.
