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Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Location: 30 km (19 miles) south of the city of Nazca
Access: Dirt road – suitable for most vehicles
Travel back in time and uncover the secrets of ancient funerary traditions at the Chauchilla Cemetery, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Nazca region. Located about 30 kilometers south of the city, Chauchilla is an open-air necropolis that has preserved mummies and burial artifacts for over a thousand years.
This land tour takes you through the desert to a place where time seems to stand still. Despite the dry and remote setting, the preservation of the human remains is extraordinary—thanks to the dry climate and the burial techniques used by the ancient Nazca people.
Walking among the tombs, you'll see mummies still wrapped in original textiles, skulls with long hair, and even pottery and tools buried with the dead. These remains, dating back to 200–900 CE, offer an emotional and educational glimpse into the Nazca’s beliefs about death and the afterlife.
Tour Includes:
Round-trip transport from Nazca
Expert guide to explain the history and cultural significance
Optional visit to the pottery shop
Recommendations:
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
Bring sun protection and water
Respect the site: photography is allowed, but touching remains is not Contact us for a customized quote!
Prices may vary depending on the number of people in your group. Reach out to us for personalized assistance and plan your visit to this unique archaeological treasure in the heart of the Peruvian desert.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Location: 30 km (19 miles) south of the city of Nazca
Access: Dirt road – suitable for most vehicles
Travel back in time and uncover the secrets of ancient funerary traditions at the Chauchilla Cemetery, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Nazca region. Located about 30 kilometers south of the city, Chauchilla is an open-air necropolis that has preserved mummies and burial artifacts for over a thousand years.
This land tour takes you through the desert to a place where time seems to stand still. Despite the dry and remote setting, the preservation of the human remains is extraordinary—thanks to the dry climate and the burial techniques used by the ancient Nazca people.
Walking among the tombs, you'll see mummies still wrapped in original textiles, skulls with long hair, and even pottery and tools buried with the dead. These remains, dating back to 200–900 CE, offer an emotional and educational glimpse into the Nazca’s beliefs about death and the afterlife.
Tour Includes:
Round-trip transport from Nazca
Expert guide to explain the history and cultural significance
Optional visit to the pottery shop
Recommendations:
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
Bring sun protection and water
Respect the site: photography is allowed, but touching remains is not Contact us for a customized quote!
Prices may vary depending on the number of people in your group. Reach out to us for personalized assistance and plan your visit to this unique archaeological treasure in the heart of the Peruvian desert.