Nazca: Maria Reiche Museum and Nazca Lines Viewpoint Tour
ID: GYG848905-1341691
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the mysteries of the Nazca Lines on a guided tour of the Maria Reiche Museum and the Nazca Lines Viewpoint. Learn about the life of Maria Reiche and see the Nazca Lines
Discover the fascinating history of the Nazca Lines with a visit to the Maria Reiche Museum and a trip to the Nazca Lines viewing platform. Learn about the mysterious geoglyphs and their creator, Maria Reiche, with a guide.
Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Nazca and travel to the Maria Reiche Museum. Spend an hour exploring the museum and learning about the life of Maria Reiche, a German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying the Nazca Lines.
Continue to the Nazca Lines viewing platform. Climb the 20-meter-high tower to get a closer look at the enormous pre-Columbian geoglyphs, such as the tree and the hand. Finally, head to a nearby hill to observe more Nazca Lines.
Some believe that the Nazca people created the lines as an offering to their gods, while others think that they are astronomical symbols. Afterward, return to your hotel in Nazca.
Highlights
- Learn about the life of Maria Reiche, a researcher who studied the Nazca Lines
- Discover the mysteries of the Nazca Lines at the Maria Reiche Museum
- See the Nazca Lines from a different perspective at the Nazca Lines Viewpoint
- Admire the Nazca Lines from a 20-meter-high metal tower
- Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Nazca
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
