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Aqueduct of Cantayo and Paredones
Discover the ancient Cantayoc Aqueducts near Nazca with Inca World Travel. Explore ingenious underground channels built by the Nazca civilization to bring water to the desert and learn about their remarkable hydraulic engineering. Uncover this fascinating archaeological legacy and book your adventure today!
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Departures: Daily Departures: 9:00am and 3:00pm
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Aqueduct of Cantayo and Paredones
The ancient inhabitants of Nazca developed a sophisticated system of underground water channels to irrigate the arid parts of the valley, allowing the Nazca Culture to successfully combat prolonged droughts. This irrigation system is unique in the world and demonstrates that pre-Inca hydraulic engineering was extremely advanced for its time. With an approximate age of 2,000 years, the complex features 28 underground aqueducts that are still functional today, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Peruvian civilizations.
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Detailed Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1:
The Aqueducts of Cantalloc and Paredones
1. Hotel Pickup and Visit to Caxamarca (Paredones)
At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Nazca and travel toward the upper Nazca Valley. Along the way, we will stop at Caxamarca, also known as Paredones, an archaeological site featuring stone enclosures associated with the Inca presence in the region. Your local guide will introduce you to its historical significance and architectural features.
2. Las Agujas and the Nazca Lines
Continue to Las Agujas, an archaeological area where you can observe a large trapezoid geoglyph. Learn about the mysterious Nazca Lines and the theories surrounding their purpose and significance.
3. Cantayoc Aqueducts
The highlight of the tour is the Cantayoc Aqueducts, an impressive example of ancient hydraulic engineering. Explore the traditional underground water channels built by the Nazca civilization to access groundwater and irrigate the arid valley. Some aqueducts remain in use today, demonstrating the ingenuity and practical knowledge of their builders.
4. Return to Nazca
After exploring these remarkable archaeological sites, we will return to the city of Nazca, concluding the tour.
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Pick-up from your hotel in Nazca
Tourist transportation
Entrance tickets to Cantayoc
Professional guide
Transfer back to your hotel in Nazca at the end of the tour
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Extra drinks
Tips
Extra expenses
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1. An Ancient Hydraulic Masterpiece The Cantayoc Aqueducts were built by the Nazca civilization more than 1,500 years ago, demonstrating their remarkable ability to manage water in one of Peru’s driest regions.
2. Spiral-Shaped Water Access Points The aqueducts feature distinctive spiral openings known as ojos (eyes). These provided access to the underground channels for water collection, cleaning, and maintenance.
3. Ancient Technology Still in Use Some of the Nazca Aqueducts continue to supply water for local agriculture today, showing how effective this ancient engineering system remains.
4. Built with Stone and Huarango Wood The Nazca engineers used flat stones and trunks of the native huarango tree to construct sections of the underground channels, using locally available materials to create durable structures.
5. Water Flowing Through the Desert The aqueducts captured groundwater and directed it through carefully designed channels toward agricultural areas. Their construction helped communities cultivate crops despite the region’s extremely dry climate.
7. Engineering Without Modern Machinery The aqueducts were built long before modern construction equipment existed. Their design reflects detailed knowledge of groundwater, terrain, and gravity to move water through the desert landscape.
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What are the Cantayoc Aqueducts?
The Cantayoc Aqueducts are ancient hydraulic structures built by the Nazca civilization to transport underground water for agricultural use.
Why are the Cantayoc Aqueducts also known as the Cantalloc Aqueducts?
Cantalloc is another commonly used spelling of the name. Both refer to the same remarkable hydraulic system near Nazca.
Can visitors walk inside the underground aqueducts?
Some sections may be accessible, depending on site conditions and safety restrictions. Visitors should follow their guide's instructions.
Is it possible to combine this visit with other attractions in Nazca?
Yes. The visit can often be combined with other local attractions, such as the Chauchilla Cemetery or the Antonini Archaeological Museum, depending on your itinerary.
What type of landscape surrounds the aqueducts?
The site is surrounded by an arid desert landscape, with cultivated areas that illustrate the importance of water management in the region.
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