Cahuachi Pyramids Tour in Nazca: Ancient Ceremonial Site

Walk through 16 pyramids and learn how the ancient Nazca built some of the world's finest textiles and ceramics

A 2.5-hour guided tour of Cahuachi in Nazca visits the largest ceremonial religious site of ancient Nazca culture (a complex of 16 mud-brick pyramids, only 10% excavated), then stops at an artisanal workshop to see how the ancient Nazca made textiles and pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cahuachi pyramids and workshop

• Visit Cahuachi ceremonial site
• Discover Nazca pyramids and mysteries
• Learn about ancient Nazca ceramics
• Visit artisanal textile and ceramics workshop

The experience

What makes Cahuachi stand out is its scale and what it reveals about the people behind the Nazca Lines. The site holds 16 pyramids built from mud brick, and only a tenth of it has been unearthed so far: the rest still lies under sand. Excavations have turned up trophy heads, ancient textiles and fine pottery that show how the Nazca lived and what they believed. The tour connects these discoveries to the mystery of the Lines themselves, showing how the ceremonial site and the geoglyphs fit into the same culture.

After walking the pyramids, you stop at an artisanal workshop where craftspeople demonstrate the textile and ceramic techniques that made the ancient Nazca famous across the ancient world. You see the methods firsthand and understand the skill that went into pieces now scattered across museums. The whole experience (pyramids and workshop) fits into a morning or afternoon, with hotel pickup and drop-off handling the logistics.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel or hostel pickup and drop-off.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nazca Shuttle Express

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the tour leaves room for other sites or activities in Nazca the same day, making it a solid morning or afternoon slot rather than a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

How much of Cahuachi has actually been excavated?

Only 10% of Cahuachi has been unearthed so far. The rest of the 16-pyramid complex remains buried under sand, which is why new discoveries still emerge from the site.

What kinds of artifacts have been found at Cahuachi?

Excavations at Cahuachi have uncovered trophy heads, ancient textiles and fine pottery that offer insight into how the ancient Nazca lived and what they believed.

Does the tour explain how Cahuachi relates to the Nazca Lines?

Yes. The guide shows how the pyramids and the geoglyphs are connected, shedding light on the mystery of the Lines through what the ceremonial site reveals about Nazca culture.

What happens at the artisanal workshop?

The workshop demonstrates the textile and ceramic techniques the ancient Nazca used, so you see the methods and skill that made their work some of the finest in the ancient world.