Nazca Lines and Geoglyphs

The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is located in the province of Urubamba, in the Cusco Region. It includes an extensive cultural and natural landscape located in diverse ecosystems, in which there are also other archaeological sites connected by roads that lead to the Inca city. Machu Picchu is the most outstanding Inca archaeological site due to its creative urban design, the beauty of its architecture and the fine stone work of its constructions. In its planning, the topography of the mountain top was notably taken advantage of, which it transformed into an imposing llaqta. It was built in the 15th century by the Inca Pachacuteq, abandoned in the first years of the Spanish colony and rediscovered in 1911. The architecture of this Inka city, reflected in its 200 enclosures, blends exceptionally well with the wonderful natural environment to which it is located. is closely linked.

Additional Information

The Nazca lines and geoglyphs can be seen in the following ways:

Partial Air Tourist Ticket: It is the complete landscape of the Nazca and Palpa Lines, located in the Nazca district, province of Nazca, from where you can see the figurative geoglyphs.

Mirador Tower: It is a 25-meter-high tower located on the South Pan-American Highway km 424, El Ingenio district, province of Nasca, from where you can see three figurative geoglyphs: El Arbol, La Lagartija and El Sapo.

Indications:
Aerodrome: It is located at an access of approximately 1 kilometer of the Pan-American Highway Km. 447.
To get to the Aerodrome, go with your own vehicle.

Torre Mirador: It is located on the Pan-American Highway Km. 424.
To get to the Mirador Tower, go with private transportation. The place does not have any type of basic service.

Opening hours:
Aerodrome: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.
Mirador Tower: Monday to Sunday from 07:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.