Nazca Lines

Created by the Nazca culture over 2,000 years ago, the Nazca Lines are a breathtaking series of geoglyphs engraved into the vast coastal plain. These lines can be grouped into straight paths, geometric patterns, and intricate pictorial representations.

Among the more than 800 straight lines, some stretch for up to 30 miles. Over 300 geometric designs include shapes such as triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, spirals, and zigzags. In addition, around 70 representations of animals and plants, some measuring up to 1,200 feet in length, include a spider, hummingbird, cactus, monkey, whale, llama, duck, flower, tree, lizard, and dog.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Nazca Lines are undeniably one of the most impressive cultural attractions in Peru. Even without this prestigious recognition, they remain a must-see on any cultural tour of the country.

But what if you don't make it to Nazca? Consider this Lascaux-like red sheep slope near Arequipa. Though not as elaborate as the Nazca Lines, it is equally captivating—alive, contemporary, and spectacular in its own right. And who knows how many more hidden, striking landscapes you might discover "just like this" across the incredible South American continent.