Cahuachi Pyramids

During this exciting 2.5 hour tour in Nazca you will discover the magic of the Cahuachi pyramids and how it sheds a new light of evidence to the mystery of the Nazca lines. This is the largest ceremonial religious site of the ancient Nazca, a complex of 16 pyramids and only 10% has been unearthed until now, many are still covered by sand! Important discoveries have been found: Trophy heads, ancient textiles, fine pottery, which offer an insight into how the ancient Nazca lived here and their beliefs. Visit an artisanal workshop to learn more about the textile/ceramics of this ancient culture and how they are one the best in ancient world!

Explore Nazca's top archaeological sites with our flexible tour. Visit Chauchilla Cemetery, Cahuachi Pyramids, and the Cantalloc Aqueducts Circuit, marveling at ancient mummies, religious centers, and engineering marvels. Our program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to tailor it to your preferences. You can arrange the tour to fit your arrival and departure schedules or even coordinate it with your flight activity over the Nazca Lines.

Discover the mysteries of the ancient Pyramids of Cahuachi. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this unique archaeological site, dating back approximately 2,000 years and considered the largest ceremonial adobe complex in the world. Our tour will take you to explore the pyramids, where you can marvel at its imposing architecture and learn the secrets of the enigmatic Nazca Culture. Only 10% of this vast complex has been excavated so far, meaning there is still much to discover beneath the desert sands.

Ancient pyramids: Marvel at ancient pyramids that rise majestically, built with precision to reflect the architectural mastery and spiritual beliefs of early civilizations. Colossal adobe structures: Explore colossal adobe structures crafted from sun-dried bricks, showcasing the ingenuity of builders in creating enduring monuments from natural materials. Sacred center: Visit a sacred center where rituals and ceremonies once took place, serving as the heart of spiritual life and communal gatherings for ancient societies. Spiritual and cultural insights: Uncover spiritual and cultural insights that reveal the complex belief systems, traditions, and social dynamics of the people who once inhabited these spaces.

Discover the rich history and traditions of Nazca culture on this guided tour that will take you through the most emblematic points of this fascinating civilization. Immerse yourself in a unique tour that combines archaeology, spirituality and craftsmanship. Start your adventure at the Antonini Museum, home to an astonishing collection of archaeological artefacts, ceramics and tools from the Nazca culture. Continue to the largest ceremonial adobe site in the world: the Pyramids of Cahuachi. These imposing structures, used as a spiritual center more than 2000 years ago, will transport you to the heart of the rituals and beliefs of the Nazca culture. Conclude your tour by visiting a charming textile workshop where the ancient techniques of the Nazca culture come to life.

Explore the Nazca culture by visiting the Cahuachi ceremonial center and the Cantalloc circuit, the circuit includes the Inca ruins called Paredones and the Geoglyph called The Telar. The first stop is the Cantalloc aqueducts and continues with the Inca ruins and the geogliph, the circuit is just 4 kilometers from the Nazca town. This guided visit takes 90 minutes approx. Then we will continue driving south for the guided visit to the pyramids of Cahuachi located 28 kilometers south of Nazca town the dusty road makes it harder to reach the site but the trip is worth the visit. Cahuachi is a ceremonial center that was constructed by the Nazca people for rituals and sacrifices. This visit takes 3 hours approx.