One of Peru’s most amazing, historical, and cultural phenomena are the Nazca Lines. A series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are believed to have been created between 500 BC and 500 AD. A small port town, Paracas is the gateway to discover the Nazca Lines and has become one of the major beach resort towns of Peru.
• Paracas’ beaches spill into one of the most arid deserts it the world, a sight so extraordinary that it appears to be from another planet.
• Paracas means “sandy rain” in Quechua, the language of the Incas.
• The Nazca Lines can only be seen from an areal vantage point, with the longest line measuring 220 yards (200 meters) long.
• Charter a private helicopter to soar above the Nazca lines.
• Experience the thrill of a desert off-road adventure aboard a 4x4 SUV. Stop for sunset drinks in the middle of the desert, and end with a catered dinner under the desert sky.
• Charter a private yacht and tour the Ballestas Islands, famous in Peru for their marine life.
