Guided Cantalloc Aqueduct Tour in Nazca - Small Group

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About this activity

Let us take you back some 2000 years ago, when the ancient Nazca flourished in one of the direst and arid deserts in the world. Here, you will be taken to admire the ancient aqueducts of Nazca an ancient irrigation system this system used to collect water from underground water channels and from the Andes mountain, to bring life to the lowlands of Nazca. The aqueducts are considered one of the first hydraulic engineering systems built in the ancient world which enabled them to handle drought strategically and grow crops.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Nazca Shuttle Express

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel/Hostel Pick up-Drop off
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bilingual Guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Cantalloc Aqueduct

40 min Admission included

You will be picked up from your accommodation with our private shuttle and taken to the aqueducts of Nazca. They are located a short drive from the city center of Nazca.

Our local guide will take you inside the aqueducts and you will see from close the crystal clear water still flowing through the channels! Besides our guide will give you a complete explanation of how the aqueducts were built, what material it is made from and to what purpose they were built. As an addition from the aqueducts it is possible to see ancient geoglyphs of a feline animal. Also the aqueducts are surrounded by the famous HUARANGO tree. This tree is considered to be a holy tree by locals and by the ancient people of Nazca. Come and discover more why in this fascinating tour!