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The area on the Pacific Coast south of Lima may be mostly desert, but there are plenty of attractions that bring in thousands of tourists every year. In Nazca, one can find the famed Nazca Lines, a collection of lines and figures that were etched into the landscape. No one is quite sure what their purpose is, which is part of their allure. Everyone loves a mystery.

The Isas Ballestas, located in the Paracas National Reserve, are another popular site in the area. They are host to a vast wildlife population, for this reason they are often called the Poor Man’s Galapagos. They offer visitors an opportunity to see exotic animals, without a steep price tag.

If you are looking to try something a little out of the ordinary, Sand boarding is just the thing for you. There are many places for people to sand board in the area, in particular outside of Ica and Nazca.

The more museum-oriented kind of people will not be dissapointed with this area. All of the major cities, Nazca, Ica and Pisco have their share of interesting museums. Most are dedicated to Indigenous cultures and study of nearby ruins.

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Cemetery of Chauchilla

This graveyard from the Chincha period (1000-1460) makes an interesting day trip from Nazca. Located about 8 kilometers off the ...

Ruins of Cahuachi

The ceremonial city of Cahuachi is located about 28 kilometres away from the modern city of Nasca, at the lower ...

Mummies on the Nasca Desert

Located some 40 km west of Nasca, is one of the strangest cemeteries on Earth. The place is called the ...

Mirador and Cerro

The Nasca Lines can be viewed from a plane weaving the sky above them, or from other, more down-to-earth vantage ...

San Francisco de Miculla Petroglyphs

Close to Tacna (22 kilometers) are the San Francisco de Miculla Petroglyphs. The drawings are of dancing, fighting and people ...

Candelabro De Los Andes

An image carved into the sandstone cliffs along the Pisco Bay is said to be one of the most mysterious ...

   

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