The Nazca Lines are giant figures and lines drawn in the desert of Sudewestern Peru by ancient Nazca peoples. The drawings were created on such a large scale is such that the shapes can be readily discerned only from the air, leading to a variety of theories about their purpose. The Nazca Lines were created in the time of the Nazca civilization, who flourished in the area from 200 BC to about 600 AD. Graves and ruins of their civilization have been found near the lines.
The area of the Peruvian desert in which the Nazca Lines were drawn is parallel to the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. The desert is not sandy, but made of dark red surface stones and soil with lighter-colored subsoil beneath. The lines were created by clearing away the darker upper layer to reveal the lighter subsoil. The lines would have taken a long time to create, perhaps several generations, and many people contributed to their creation. As to the purpose of the Nazca Lines.
It seems incredible that such simply-made drawings have survived for so many hundreds of years, and some have seen a mysterious element to this. But there is also a natural explanation: the surface is made of stone, not sand, and the climate of the area is such that there is practically no erosion. The Nazca peoples chose an excellent place for an enduring monument.
The Nazca Lines include straight lines and geometric shapes as well as stylized depictions of animals, humans and plants.
It is one of the most incredible legacies that a culture has left behind and can be appreciated only from the sky to an altitude of 1500 feet.
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Transfer Hotel / Jorge Chavez Airport to take the flight to Ica at 09:00 hrs approx. On arrival to Ica at 10:30 hrs approx, you will board your light aircraft for the overflight of the Nazca Lines, located in the Pampas of San Jose, 25 km from Nazca, with an approx flight time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Ancient dwellers from the Nazca culture left a valuable archaeological legacy, consisting of a huge network of lines and drawings depicting animals and plants.
Discovered in 1927 by Toribio Mejía Xesspe, they have been studied by Paul Kosok, Hans Horkheirmer and, in particular, María Reiche, a German scientist who lived in the area for more than 50 years, studying and investigating their origin. A flight over the Nazca Lines is an unforgettable experience.
After the overflight of Nazca Lines, you will return to Ica. Lunch and brief City Tour. At a coordinated time, transfer to the airport to take flight back to Lima. Arrival to Jorge Chavez airport at 18:00 hrs approx. (L).