Destinos Turisticos

Portal de Panes 123 of 101
Plaza de Armas
Cuzco - Peru
Tel/fax: 51-84-228168
destinos@travelagencyperu.com

 
   
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DESTINATION NAZCA, PARACAS AND BALLESTAS


Nazca and Paracas are located in the department of Ica which is in a coastal desert that stretches all the way along the Peruvian coast.

Paracas is a peninsula about 20km south of the town of Pisco. The landscape is dry and barren but was home to the Paracas culture which flourished here between 2000 BC and 400 AD. This culture is famous for its textiles and deformed skulls. From the port of Paracas speed boats leave to the Ballestas Islands.  These islands are inhabited by thousands of seabirds and seals. The nearest town with a variety of hotels and restaurants is Pisco which is 245 km south of Lima.

Nazca is another 200 kilometers further to the south (445 km from Lima) and like Pisco in the desert. The town of Nazca is a relatively small town famous for the Nazca Lines. These lines are figures in the desert about 15 kilometers away from town and can really only be seen from an airplane. Near Nazca are some pre-Inca irrigations channels and there is also a pre-Columbian cemetery.  

 

WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING TOURS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ICA

- A visit to the Ballestas islands.

- A flight over the Nazca lines.

 



Ballestas Islands



A shop selling softdrinks in the desert

WE OPERATE THE FOLLOWING WAY;
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel of your choice.You'll be given there the necesarry tickets and vouchers for your trip and be informed about the departure times of the local activities you booked with us. At the end of your stay you will be taken to the airport or bus or train station and at the next destination the same will happen. This way we can make every tour run almost every day of the year which makes us very flexible. We have everywhere represenatives who will be there in case you need an extra service or in case of any emergency. So although you are not traveling as a group your you are never on your own.

 

THE FOLLOWING IS ALWAYS
INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

All transport mentioned in the tour.
All excursions mentioned in the tour with an English speaking guide.
Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel of your choice with breakfast when served during breakfast hours.

THE FOLLOWING IS NEVER
INCLUDED IN ANY PACKAGE:

Airport taxes.
Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks.
Tips.



For more information on what is included see "General terms".

 


Local time in Peru

 


Map of the Cuzco area and the Inca trail


Destinos Turisticos is accredited by PromPeru (ministry of tourism) and recommended by several editions of the Lonely Planet and South American Handbook

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