Flight of the Nazca lines: one of the great riddle of the world

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Make a flight with the Nazca lines over one of the largest archaeological riddles in the world. The 1,000 -year -old scary figures are best seen from the sky

Hardly anything my wanderlike sparks as much as a great travel secret. And when it comes to travel secrets, the mysterious lines of the Nazca desert in south Peru are one of the greatest.

The network comprises over 800 straight lines, 300 geometric figures known as "geoglyphs", and 70 animal and plant drawings or "biomorphs". The lines are largely not perceptible from the ground - H from heaven above them, however, reveal a captivating network of figures and channels that spreads over the desert.

We booked our flight with Nazca Lines at Peru Nasca Tours, who picked us up from our hotel for the short taxi ride to the small but cozy airport Maria Reich Neuman, named after the German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life's work and maintenance to the Nazca lines.

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When arriving at the airport, we met our co-pilot, a charismatic Frenchman named Christopher, who has been flying over the lines for several years. (To mention unnecessarily that I kept kia away from our charming French pilot ...)

After we had some formalities and paid the airport tax ($ 8), we received a map of the flight route and looked at a documentary from National Geographic in the snakes while we were waiting for our flight. It didn't take long for our plane to get us into the air.

KIA and I love to fly on small aircraft after taking lessons and flown over dramatic landscapes in small aircraft in Tonga. We squeezed into the small Cessna aircraft with just two other passengers and joined the aircraft's intercom.

"Can everyone hear me?" asked Christoph. "Complete?" "Yes!" We answered in the choir. "Then let's go!"

Two minutes later we were at 900 m (3,000 feet) above sea level and looked down at the desert that is only 500 meters deeper (the desert is 500 to 600 meters above sea level).

The lines extend in all directions and from 200 AD for decades, perhaps even for centuries, are said to have been etched into the desert for centuries. They appear randomly and incoherently for the untrained eye, but they were of great importance for the Nazca civilization-important enough to devote large parts of their life to design and create these huge lines.

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However, it is not the lines, but the animal figures that really fascinate. The trajectory ensures that all passengers, regardless of whether they are on the left or right of the plane, have a good view of at least 13 famous personalities and the huge winter and summer sun spectacles.

The pilot circles every figure and tends its wings in such a way that each side has the best view of the geoglyphs under the wing tip of the aircraft. The figures are between 40 and 300 meters tall and include a spider, a whale, a colibri, a monkey, a condor and even a astronaut!

thirty minutes (literally) passed, and before we were concerned, we were in the inclined position for the last time before we raced on the asphalt of the starting and runway, which we had only left half an hour earlier.

So who were the Nazca lines made for? How long did it take to make it? What did you mean? Could the old Nazca people fly? Were you offerings to the gods or maybe even aliens? We will probably never find out the answers to these questions, and that is exactly what makes the Nazca lines such a fascinating travel secret.

flight with the Nazca lines: The most important

What: 30-minute flight of the Nazca Lines over the Nazca desert on the south coast of Peru. Information and maps and explanatory comments from the copilot are available for the flight, where and when can be checked during the flight. Each aircraft transports 3-5 passengers, all with window seats.

Where: Nazca is a perfectly accessible city with a large selection of accommodations and restaurants. We stayed in the Hospedaje Yemaya, a simple, clean and comfortable hotel with WiFi directly on the main street. The friendly owner will be happy to help you organize other trips to the area and recommend restaurants for every wallet.

When: The Nazca desert is generally hot and sunny with a clear blue sky on most days all year round. The pilots say that the view is usually best between 7 and 10:30 a.m. and the turbulence is lower. If you book at Peru Nasca Tours, it is ensured that you fly at the best time.

like: Nazca can be reached by bus from Lima in the north or Cusco in the east. Both options often require changing night buses in Arequipa, but can be relatively comfortable if you book the lying seat options (CAMA). Some bus companies (such as Cruz del Sur) offer “VIP” services that are worth the few additional dollars for the additional comfort they offer.

Maria Reiche Airport Neuman is only intended for flights from the Nazca Lines and other charter flights and has no connecting flights to other Peruvian cities. We stayed two nights, which is enough time to make sure you see the lines, but you may want to use other tours and excursions in the area.

Book

in advance at Peru Nasca Tours via your website or contact you directly at info@perunascatours.com. A 30-minute flight with Nazca Lines costs 110 USD without the airport tax of

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