Nazca Lines

A day in Nazca

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January 6th 2009
Evan and I wake up early to catch our tour of the Nazca Lines. We head to the airport and get split up. It cost us each $60 USD for the tour which includes flight and transport to the airport, but not the airport tax which is 20 soles. I end up on a four person (including pilot) single engine aircraft. The flight is about 30 minutes and if you have a weak stomach I suggest you don't do this tour. ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more