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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Nazca Lines

Nazca, Peru

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 46 2026
Nazca Lines

Geoglyphs etched into the desert floor near the town of Nazca in southern Peru. Visitors either fly low over the figures in a small plane or look down from a roadside viewing tower on the Pan-American Highway.

Highlights

  • Monkey figure
  • Condor figure
  • Hummingbird figure

Good to know

  • Flights take about 30 to 45 minutes
  • Eat very lightly before flying to avoid nausea
  • Book flights in advance; wind can cause delays

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