Cantalloc Aqueducts, Nazca

Name: Cantalloc Aqueducts
Address: Carretera Puquio-Cusco, Nazca, Peru
Telephone: +51 994 307 771

#3 among attractions in Nazca

Top attraction, Ruins, Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

The Cantalloc Aqueducts are a series of aqueducts located 4 kilometres west of the city of Nazca, Peru, built by the Nazca culture. More than 40 aqueducts were built, which were used all year round. There are other aqueducts in different parts of the city. ()

Local name: Acueductos de Cantalloc Coordinates: 14°49'35"S, 74°54'39"W

Address

Carretera Puquio-CuscoNazca Peru

Contact

+51 994 307 771

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Cantalloc Aqueducts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dune, Puquios, Vista Alegre District.

5.6 miSE
Sand dune, Nature, Natural attraction
Dune
144 min walk • A dune is a landform composed of wind- or water-driven sand. It typically takes the form of a mound, ridge, or hill. An area with dunes is called a dune system or a dune complex.
~460 ftE
Archaeological site
Puquios
3 min walk • Puquios are ancient systems of subterranean aqueducts which allow water to be transported over long distances in hot dry climates without loss of much of the water to evaporation.
2.6 miSW
Area
Vista Alegre District, Nazca
66 min walk • Vista Alegre District is one of five districts of the province Nazca in Peru.

Cantalloc Aqueducts, Nazca

Facts and practical information

Cantalloc Aqueducts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dune

Puquios

Vista Alegre District, Nazca