Highlights
- Ancient tombs.
- Well-preserved mummies.
- Historical necropolis.
- Archaeological insights
Description
Explore the ancient tombs and marvel at the well-preserved mummies and artifacts that have endured the test of time.
The Chauchilla cemetery is a necropolis that dates back more than 1,000 years and belongs to the Ica-Chincha culture period.
This excursion promises a unique blend of archaeology and history.
Itinerary
The archaeological zone of Chauchilla is located in a desert area, approximately 28 kilometers from the city of Nazca.
• For many years this pre-Inca cemetery has been looted by treasure seekers, who destroyed the tombs and stole all the treasures that lay with it. the mummies.
• During the visit you can see skeletons and skulls, you can also see tombs in good condition that are more than a thousand years old, long braids of human hair, and mummified bodies of children in perfect condition.
• After exploring the Chauchilla area, we will return to Nazca and visit the workshop of a ceramist who will give us details about the evolution of the Nazca civilization and will show us how the men of this culture made their beautiful and colorful ceramics two thousand years ago.
• To finish our walk, we will visit a place where informal miners usually work in very extreme conditions to extract gold from the rocks.
Return to your hotel.
Includes
Pick up from your hotel in Nazca.
Private mobility.
Entrance Fees
Professional guide (Spanish / English)
Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Excludes
Food and drinks
Other services not specified.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
