Chauchilla Cemetery Tour in Nasca
from US$ 34.05 per person
About 30 km southeast of Nasca, in the open desert, the Chauchilla Cemetery keeps pre-Inca tombs where mummies can still be seen in their original position, next to remains of textiles and pottery. With a guide you walk the path around the tombs and learn how the ancient people of the area buried their dead, and why the dry climate preserved them to this day.
The tour takes about 3 hours, runs in groups of up to 10 people and leaves in the morning or the afternoon, so it fits easily before or after a flight over the lines. The site is outdoors with almost no shade: bring a hat, sunscreen and water, which is not included.
Highlights
- Pre-Inca tombs with mummies and archaeological remains in the open air
- Groups of up to 10 people, with a Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transport and cemetery entrance included
- Morning or afternoon departure, about 3 hours in total
Gallery
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Schedule
- Morning or afternoon
- Capacity
- Up to 10 people
- Minimum age
- No age restriction
- Service
- Shared
- Languages
- Spanish
Itinerary
Trip to Chauchilla, a pre-Inca cemetery about 30 km southeast of Nasca.
Departure to Chauchilla
We meet you at the agreed point in Nasca and drive about 30 km southeast, through the desert, to the cemetery.
Guided visit to the cemetery
You follow the visitor path around the open tombs, where mummies can be seen in their original position along with remains of textiles and pottery. The guide explains how the ancient people of the area buried their dead.
Return to Nasca
Drive back to the starting point in Nasca.
Included
- Round-trip tourist transport
- Tour guide in Spanish
- Entrance to the cemetery
- Assistance throughout the tour
Not included
- Water and snacks
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Safety
- Certified transport
- Tour guide throughout the visit
- Assistance throughout the tour
Important
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
- If you cancel up to 48 hours before, you get a full refund.
- If you cancel less than 48 hours before, there is no refund.
- Date changes are subject to availability.
- All passengers, without exception, must carry a valid, physical identity document.
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings; keep them with you at all times.
- A passenger who does not show up loses the tour with no refund or rescheduling.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see at the Chauchilla Cemetery?
Open pre-Inca tombs dug into the desert floor, with mummies in their original position and remains of textiles and pottery. Everything is viewed from the visitor path; you do not enter the tombs.
How long does the visit take?
The full tour takes about 3 hours, including transport. You can choose a morning or afternoon time.
Is it suitable for children?
There is no age limit. Keep in mind that human remains are on view, so it is worth talking it through with young children first, and protecting them from the sun.
What should I bring?
Water, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, since the site is in the open desert. Water and snacks are not included.
Can I combine it with the Nasca Lines flight?
Yes. Because it takes about 3 hours and runs in the morning or afternoon, it fits easily before or after the flight.
