The Nasca Desert


The Nazca desert is one of the most amazing and at the same time mysterious sights in Peru . Archaeologists, mythologists and historians still can not understand where from on its plateau appeared huge drawings and lines. At one time they made a real sensation and a stir in the scientific sphere. Many tourists go to Peru to see for themselves such amazing drawings in the desert Nazca. Walk on its fee is not for everyone to force, but if someone decides, it will stay on its territory for no more than two hours.

Geoglyphs of the Nazca Desert

In 1939, flying over a desert plateau, archaeologist Paul Kosok noticed strange lines and unusual drawings. He informed the whole world about this and made a whole mess. Figures in the Peruvian desert Nazca studied a large number of scientists, but everyone was holding their hands, trying to answer the question, where did they come from. There were many options: aliens, believers or winds left them, but the arguments of other scientists put everything in doubt. The mystery of mysterious drawings is still not disclosed, it is shrouded in legends and theories.

More than 30 geoglyphs with the image of different animals and insects, lines and triangles, etc., have been placed in the Peruvian desert of Nazca. Completely to see them is possible only having risen in the sky.

Excursions in the desert

To see mysterious drawings on the plateau of the Nazca desert is a costly, but possible. In Lima, there are five travel agencies, which each day collect small sightseeing groups. Excursion over the Peruvian desert Nazca takes place on a steamer or on a small plane. The cost of the flight is 350 dollars. As for the excursion, it is worthwhile to apply for 2-3 days, because the number of passengers on the plane is limited (5 people), and those who want a large number. In the agency you can also arrange for viewing the deserted gallery by helicopter. Naturally, this pleasure will result in a huge amount - 500-600 dollars.

Excursions in the desert are held mainly in December, when the air temperature drops to +27 degrees. In the remaining months of the year it is almost impossible to be there. Before you go on a tour, you need to get dressed correctly. Choose clothes light, from a light material, closed shoes with a dense sole and headdress with wide margins.

Where is the Nazca desert?

The Nazca desert in Peru is 380 km from Lima . If you are traveling in a rented car , then to get there, you need to choose the 1S highway, which is near the Pacific Ocean. From Lima you can reach the desert by public transport , but with a transfer in the town of Ica . From the capital to Nazca on the road will take about eight hours.