Location: Nazca
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Top 6 Museums in Nazca, Ica Region
Taking a light aircraft flight over the plains 200 miles south of Lima is the best way to appreciate the Nasca Lines, the World Heritage-designated geoglyphs etched into the stony desert surface. The creators and meaning behind these startlingly precise abstracts and animal figures remain a mystery, but their 1939 discovery launched a steady swarm of tourists upon this tiny town – accessible via bus from Lima, Cusco and Arequipa.
Restaurants in Nazca
1. Planetario Maria Reiche
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By luciaaa_it
We had the chance to get the tip from a taxi driver and he was right. For 20 soles each, we enjoyed watching planets and stars with lots of information in French about it. Then we watched a movie who was explaining the nazca lines and it was very interesting and helpful. I would recommand anyone to go before to flight over the lines because that would help you understand. The guide was absolutely nice and with a great French !
2. Casa del Inka - Museo Incawasi
3. Didactic Museum Antonini (Museo Antonini)
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4.0 based on 224 reviews
See an aqueduct, replicas of tombs and artifacts from major archaeological sites at this museum, which depicts the lifestyle, religion, politics and economy of the Nasca people.
4. Casa-Museo Mari Reiche
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4.0 based on 196 reviews
Get a hearty dose of Peru’s history and archaeology at this excellent museum that houses textiles, ceramics, mummies and artwork. The museum was named for the woman famous for studying the mysterious Nasca Lines of Peru.
5. Museo Lineas de Nasca Centro Maria Reiche
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4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 1234texas - Dripping Springs, United States
I brought up this entry because it had some really decent photos of the drawings--far better than any I made. The 16 drawings are really special and these photos will help you to find the straight lines (made by vehicles) that will be of great assistance when you are actually flying over the site. Important note: As much as it looks easy to find these drawings as you are flying, IT IS NOT! Get as many reference points in your mid as you possibly can to help you to find them from the air! You will have only seconds over each drawing!
