From Nazca: Maria Reiche House Museum and Panamericana Tour
ID: GYG857733-1354163
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the Maria Reiche House Museum and the Mirador to see geoglyphs such as the Royal Family of Paracas and the Degollador. Enjoy a pottery workshop and admire Las Manos, El Árbol and La Lagartija.
Discover the Nazca Lines on a full-day tour from Lima. See the Maria Reiche Museum, the Mirador de Palpa, and the Panamericana Highway. Visit a pottery workshop and a gold workshop.
On the way to Nazca, make a stop to see the “profile of the Inca” formation and then stop at the Mirador de Palpa where you can see a group of figures such as “the Paracas Royal family”, the cutthroat, the eyed being among others.
Continue to the María Reiche house museum, where you will find different items used by this mathematician during her research into the lines. See ceramics and a mummy in excellent condition.
At the height of 423 km of the Panamericana, find the second viewpoint from where you can see geoglyphs: Las Manos, El Arbol, La Lagartija, which was cut by the road and a trapezium.
In the city, visit a pottery workshop where you will learn about how the men of this culture made their beautiful and colorful ceramics two thousand years ago.
To finish the tour, visit the Gold Workshop, a place where miners usually work in very extreme conditions to extract this mineral from the rocks. The technique they use dates back to colonial times, and involves the use of large mortars, a lot of water, and mercury. Hear from a miner/exhibitor who will explain the entire process involved in this work.
Highlights
- Visit the Maria Reiche House Museum and explore her research on the Nazca lines.
- Admire the Royal Family of Paracas and the Degollador from the Mirador.
- Admire the geoglyphs of Las Manos, El Arbol, and La Lagartija from a viewpoint
- Visit the Gold Workshop and discover how gold is extracted from the rocks.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected from the sun
A hat and sunglasses are recommended for sun protection
Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning geoglyphs and landscapes
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are restricted in certain areas
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.