Ancient traditions
Chauchilla Cemetery Tour
Discover ancient desert burials and the funerary traditions of pre-Hispanic Nazca.
3 hoursDuration
US$39 / personPrice
2 peopleMinimum guests
Daily · 7:00 AM–4:00 PMDepartures
Overview
Travel into the desert south of Nazca to discover Chauchilla Cemetery, one of the region’s remarkable pre-Hispanic archaeological sites. The dry environment has helped preserve ancient burials. In restored open-air tombs, visitors can observe mummified human remains, pottery and other archaeological evidence. With your guide, explore the funerary traditions of the peoples who inhabited the Nazca region and gain a deeper understanding of life and death in pre-Columbian Peru.
Highlights
- Explore a pre-Hispanic burial site in the Nazca desert
- See preserved burials and archaeological evidence
- Learn about ancient funerary traditions with a guide
Itinerary & places visited
Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel or another previously agreed location in Nazca.
STOP 01
Chauchilla Cemetery
Explore restored open-air tombs and learn what the burials reveal about the ancient inhabitants of the Nazca region. This visit includes viewing human remains; please consider this when planning a visit with children.
Duration & departures
Allow 3 hours for this tour. Departures are available daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pickup information
Pickup is from your hotel or another previously agreed location in Nazca. Share your hotel name or meeting point when requesting your booking.
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