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Maria Reiche Museum & Nazca Lines Viewpoint
Half Day Tour: Historical - Archaeological Min: 2 persons
With the Visit to the Maria Reiche Museum or the tour to the Maria Reiche Museum & Mirador Nazca Lines, you will appreciate the life of Maria Reiche through beautiful photos taken when she worked in the Nazca desert many years ago, the old cabin that was her study center and all her belongings, such as cameras, measuring instruments, among others. In addition, we will clearly see two of the famous Nazca figures, the hands and the tree; join us in this tour to the past, ideal for those who want to admire some of the figures at a very affordable price.
LA CASA MUSEO MARIA REICHE, is a house-museum inaugurated in 1994. It is located in Nazca. It has information about studies of the Nazca lines and figures, carried out by Dr. Maria Reiche Newman, as well as maps, plans, photos, archaeological material and a didactic model of her designs. In this place he lived and carried out his main studies. In a garden next door is the tomb of the researcher who died in 1998 at the age of 95 in Lima.
Maria Reiche began a life dedicated to the study and investigation of the Nazca lines in 1946, stimulated by the studies of the American archaeologist Paul Kosok. Mathematics, geography and physics were of great interest to her. For this reason, in 1992 the government granted her the title of honorary citizen of Peru, which was made official with her definitive nationalization the following year.
THE MIRADOR LÍNEAS DE NAZCA, is another way to see the mysterious figures and lines of the Nazca desert. In this excursion we will travel along the Panamerican Highway, which crosses the archaeological zone, allowing you to appreciate several straight lines. In the area there is a large metal tower of 13 meters high from which you can see very clearly 2 of the famous figures or geoglyphs of Nazca, also allows you to see several geometric figures and many straight lines that run through the Nazca desert. A few kilometers from the viewpoint is located a natural viewpoint from where you can see lines and trapezoids. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
BREAKFAST – HOTEL / LUNCH and DINNER – PASSENGER
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At the Maria Reiche Museum, visitors can delve into the life of Maria Reiche through photos, her old study cabin, and her belongings like cameras and measuring tools. They can also learn about the Nazca Lines.
The Maria Reiche Museum is located in Nazca, where Maria Reiche lived and conducted crucial research on the Nazca Lines. In addition to information about her studies, the museum houses maps, blueprints, photos, archaeological material, and a didactic model of the Nazca Lines’ designs. In the nearby gardens lies the grave of the researcher, who passed away in 1998 at the age of 95 in Lima.
Maria Reiche devoted her life to the study and research of the enigmatic Nazca Lines, starting in 1946, inspired by the work of American archaeologist Paul Kosok. Her research spanned fields like mathematics, geography, and physics. In recognition of her valuable contribution, the Peruvian government granted her the title of honorary citizen of Peru in 1992, formalizing her citizenship the following year.
In general, it is not necessary to make advance reservations to visit the Maria Reiche Museum and the Nazca Lines Viewpoint. These tourist sites are typically open to the public and allow visitors during their regular operating hours. However, it is recommended to verify updated policies and schedules before your visit, as circumstances may change.
The metal tower at the Nazca Lines Viewpoint stands at an impressive height of 13 meters. From this structure, visitors can enjoy exceptional panoramic views of two of the famous Nazca figures or geoglyphs, as well as numerous geometric shapes and straight lines that traverse the Nazca desert. A few kilometers from the tower, there is a natural viewpoint that also allows for the appreciation of lines and trapezoids on the desert floor.
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