Pickup in Nazca
Meet at a central accommodation or confirmed point for an introduction to the route.
15 min
Chauchilla Cemetery & Cantalloc Aqueducts Tour
Archaeology and engineering ★★★★★5.0
This overland tour connects Chauchilla Cemetery with the Cantalloc Aqueducts. At the necropolis, learn about ancient funerary practices while observing tombs, human remains, pottery and textile fragments from designated visitor areas.
At Cantalloc, discover a hydraulic system of underground channels and spiral access shafts designed to collect and transport water through one of Peru’s driest environments. The approximately three-hour combination reveals how Nazca society honored the dead while sustaining life and agriculture.
General information
Start: central hotel or confirmed point in Nazca
Finish: Nazca
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Difficulty: easy, with uneven ground
Experiences: necropolis and hydraulic engineering
Service: shared
Transfers: included between listed sites
Languages: Spanish and English, depending on departure
What to expect
Transfer to Chauchilla
Cross the desert landscape as the guide introduces Nazca culture and the necropolis.
30 min
Chauchilla Cemetery
Explore open visitor sectors to understand tombs, funerary customs and preserved material without touching the remains.
60 min
Transfer to Cantalloc
Return toward Nazca and continue to the hydraulic complex.
30 min
Cantalloc Aqueducts
Walk beside spiral access shafts and learn how underground channels collected and transported water.
35 min
Return to Nazca
Transfer to the agreed final point and end of service.
10 min
What you should know
Recommended items
- ID or passport
- Light, comfortable clothing
- Secure closed shoes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Sunglasses
- Water in a reusable bottle
- Camera or phone protected from dust
Respect and safety
At Chauchilla, behave respectfully around human remains and avoid intrusive photographs. At Cantalloc, walk carefully because the spiral shafts, stones and uneven levels may be slippery. Children must remain with an adult.
Protected cultural heritage
Both sites require responsible conduct. Remain on authorized routes, follow the guide and respect local staff instructions. The circuit order may be reversed due to access, capacity or operating conditions.
Chauchilla: human remains are visible; do not touch them or cross barriers.
Cantalloc: do not enter closed areas or walk on walls and channels.
Admission: confirm whether tickets for both sites are included.
Conservation: never remove pottery, textiles, bones, rocks, sand or plants.
Included
- Pickup and return in central Nazca.
- Tourist transport during the circuit.
- Spanish-English guide, depending on availability.
- Guided visit to Chauchilla Cemetery.
- Guided visit to Cantalloc Aqueducts.
Not included
- Site admission unless confirmed in writing.
- Food and drinks.
- Pickup outside central Nazca.
- Purchases or additional activities.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
Location
Nazca, Peru
Questions about Chauchilla and Cantalloc
How long is the circuit?
Approximately three hours, although traffic and time at each site may affect the schedule.
Are human remains visible at Chauchilla?
Yes. Remains can be seen in open tombs and visitors are expected to behave respectfully.
Do the aqueducts still carry water?
Parts of the hydraulic system remain connected to local water management; the guide explains their function and conservation.
Are admission tickets included?
This depends on the confirmed option. Check your voucher before payment.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, with constant supervision and consideration for their sensitivity to human remains and uneven ground.
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Rene is very passionate about the history of the places. He knows many histories of the places and the local culture.
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