The Nazca Lines, etched into the desert plains more than 2000 years ago. Maria Reiche, who devoted her life to studying and protecting the lines, believed they were astronomical signposts. Book your Nazca tours today with Fertur!
Several of the figures point toward the solstice. The giant monkey corresponds to the Ursa Major constellation, she found.
Many scientists now believe that several of the geometric figures indicate the location of life-giving water in aquifer channels deep beneath the bone-dry desert floor.
You can ponder this question from a birds-eye vantage point in a soaring plane, one of the world’s most enduring, enigmatic riddles: Why were giant iconic Nazca Lines etched timelessly into the desert plateau?
Booking your flight over the Nazca Lines with Fertur provides a chance to engage with this ancient puzzle from an exceptional perspective. Each curve and line of the geoglyphs below tells a part of a story yet to be fully understood.
For those fascinated by history, culture, or simply the enduring mysteries of ancient civilizations, a flight over the Nazca Lines offers an experience that is both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating.
If you only have one day to spare, this Nazca excursion is for you. Depart from Lima’s Cruz del Sur bus station. Then switch to a small plane to fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines.
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Transfer Hotel / Lima´s Bus Station
Bus Ticket Lima /Nazca/ Lima by Cruz Del Sur Bus
Over flight Nazca Lines
English-speaking guides
Overnight lodging in Nazca and wake up fresh to experience your fly-over above the Nazca Lines – one of the world’s most enigmatic sites. Learn about the ancient Nazca culture, the story of Maria Reiche, who dedicated her life to unraveling the mystery of the figures etched into the desert plateau, and the most recent scientific theories about their origin and purpose.
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Yes, since 2011 the prop planes used for the fly-overs of the Nazca lines have a stipulated weight limit. Passengers whose weight exceeds 209 pounds (95 kilos) must pay the full 100% fare for an additional seat.
The Nazca Lines were built by the Nazca culture, an ancient civilization that inhabited the region. While the content does not specify why they built them, it highlights the significance and complexity of these geoglyphs, suggesting they held important cultural and spiritual meaning for the Nazca people.
Yes, certain images such as the hand and the tree can be viewed from a 39-feet tall lookout tower, providing a grounded perspective of these remarkable geoglyphs. However, to truly appreciate the scale and complexity of the Nazca Lines, a small plane flight over the desert plains is recommended.
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