About the Tour

Thousands of petroglyphs can be found in the Nasca-Palpa region. Many of them bear a high resemblance to the recently discovered geoglyphs dated to the Paracas Period (800–200 B. C.), obviously the forerunners of the famous geoglyphs of the subsequent Nasca Period (200 B. C.–650 A. D.). While the Nasca geoglyphs are at the focus of numerous scientifi c works, petroglyphs and Paracas geoglyphs have not yet been the object of investigation.

The results of invesstigations indicate that petroglyph sites in this area were ancient resting places on long-distance trade routes which connected the coastal region with the highlands and probably even the Amazon region. In this context, new light is shed on the petroglyphs for iconographic interpretations.

Some petroglyphs of Chichictara were already recognized as typical Chavínoid or Paracas fi gures some decades ago (Mejía Xesspe 1972), here the focus is mainly on results concerning the archaeologically defined Paracas culture (today dated from 800 to 200 B. C.).

One of the petroglyph on rock number 6 of Chichictara’s sector  shows a similar Chavín Head depiction

In particular, the depictions of the so-called Chavín Head are conclusive and can directly be linked with petroglyph number 6 . This is at least an indication for the dating of the petroglyphs.

Research to the Initial period (1800–800 B. C.) has only marginally been conducted in the south coastal region and was almost exclusively concentrated on central and northern Peru. Hence, it is completely unclear whether the Paracas culture has its roots in this region, or whether it is a result of a diffusion of the Chavín style from  the central and northern highlands.

As well we will admire one of the most beautiful petroglyphs of La Viuda. This rock is called

“Las Tres Edades” = the three ages.

Why book this experience?

Understand the origins of the man of the Peruvian coast and its development for the interpretations of the great canvases made in future civilizations.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel at the time scheduled in Nazca and taken into indiana jones archeological adventure tour.

On the way we will admire the desert landscape passing through the area where the Nazca and Palá lines are situated. We will stop  at the two metallic viewpoints: this to appreciate the composition of the famous lines and figures of Nazca and Palpa.

At the end we will visit the Palpa museum and later we will go up a very small mountain and discover the petroglyphs of Palpa with admiration!

Admired  and with information still in process, we will return to the city of Nazca and leave you at your hotel or at some point in the city.

Inclusions

Hotel pick- up and drop-off roundtrip Transportation from select Nazca hotel.

Private guide/driver (English- Spanish – French – Italian)

Exclusions

Meals or Snacks.

Additional Information for this land tour

Bring water and light clothing, we are in the driest desert on the planet!