#nascalines

[timetolearnoclock]

gigantic calendar

“Mysterious figures resembling airstrips mark the ancient’s gigantic calendar.”

October 1950

Quote taken from original text included with the image in the magazine

[positivecreations]

Throwback Thursday to this skate painting called “Peru Unido”, which I did after a trip I did down here in 2006. Back then I still had a lot of wounds from growing up in Lima. One of my biggest issues was the racism that exists here. I don’t particularly identify as my race (white man?) but people here would either treat me better or worse based on that superficial detail. That is why I painted shaking hands of different pigmentation, as a symbol of us getting over that unnecessary division. I think things are getting better though, especially after 1 million Venezuelans immigrated and created more genetic diversity. At the bottom of the piece I also painted Peruvians I’m proud of like former world champion of surfing @smulanovich and my friend former skate national champion @albertomontesk8 , surrounded by a bunch of pre-Colombian symbols and mysticism. I Love Peru and have faith it will continue to mature, evolve and grow, despite all the bad role models in the government and other issues we have. Such a rich land in so many ways, I pray our blessings are distributed with everyone eventually, as we realize who we really are (God experiencing the physical plane in the bodies of all beings). #quevivaelperucarajo #peru #peruunido #fuckracism #skateart #skateboardart #acrylic #painting #throwbackthursday #sofiamulanovich #albertomontes #machupicchu #nascalines #peru🇵🇪 (at Quilmaná, Lima, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ytnpln8gV/?igshid=1uldo6yfa87tk

[myperuguide]

Ica: Desert Land Ripe with Possibilities

South of Lima is the region of Ica, an arid land with a mysterious history. Here the long-head people of Paracas developed an ancient civilization, creating hundreds of Nasca Lines more than 1500 years ago. In this beautiful land travelers can find ancient archaeological sites, interesting museums, colonial vineyards, sand dunes with oases, exciting outdoor adventures, and an exquisite coastline, habitat for a wide array of wildlife.

This region has four popular destinations which are heavily visited by Peruvians during the summer months (mid-December to Mid-March) and long holiday weekends. During the rest of the year, all these areas are fairly quiet and quite relaxing with sunny days almost all year round. These destinations offer different attractions and experiences, which are listed below.

In the town of Chincha travelers will find history, ancient sites, great food, and a large Afro-Peruvian community who were able to syncretize Catholicism with African and Andean customs and beliefs. This town boasts three great places to visit: the San Jose Colonial Farm House, a boutique-style hotel with a well-known restaurant and eighteenth century colonial ambience; the Centinela archaeological site, built by the Chincha people more than 600 years ago; and the district of “El Carmen,” where travelers can experience the customs, cuisine, and art of the Afro-Peruvian community.

In the province of Pisco, the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Natural Reserve are the most popular destinations. A visit to the islands will allow travelers to observe penguins, sea lions, and several species of endemic birds. Travelers can also embark on an ATV tour to visit the Reserve of Paracas, where they will enjoy its beautiful bay and coastline as well as the Julio C. Tello Museum to learn about the reserve’s ecosystem and the ancient Peruvians who ruled in this area about 2000 years ago. With luck they will also observe South American Altiplano flamingo and/or Chilean flamingo. In Paracas travelers will find a wide range of accommodations. Here they can relax while enjoying the landscape with its amazing sunsets. East of Paracas, Tambo Colorado stands out as one of the most important Inca sites in the area. It’s believed this colorfully walled town, built between the Andes and the coast, was a strategic administrative site.

Another important destination is the city of Ica, located right next to the desert. Here never-ending sand dunes can be visited on one of the sand boogie tours available in the Huacachina Oasis. Sunsets at the dunes are a memorable experience. Travelers can also practice sand boarding at the oasis and spend the night there, but this site offers limited accommodation options. This city is also popular for its vineyards, where travelers can try local wines and the national drink of Peru, known as Pisco, which is also made from grapes. The most popular vineyards in the area are Tacama and Queirolo, where travelers can tour, sample the beverages, and eat lunch at a great location. At Queirolo they can even spend a night. History lovers will enjoy the Regional Museum of Ica, a small museum with a great collection of artifacts of the civilizations which inhabited the area, starting with the Paracas people. The museum also has well-preserved mummies on display.

The last destination on this list is known all around the world due to its massive ground drawings of animals as well as humanoid and geometrical figures. Three of these drawings (the tree, the hands, and a damaged geometrical figure) can be seen from a watchtower; however, a flight in a Cessna plane over the area provides travelers with an incomparable experience, allowing them to observe the most popular drawings. The same people who made the Nasca Lines more than 1500 years ago also built underground channels to obtain water from the subsoil to mass produce crops as well as an important citadel with impressive ceremonial pyramids. Travelers can take a sand boogie tour to visit the citadel as well as the tallest sand dune in the world, “Cerro Blanco.” At the main street of the town of Nasca, travelers will find several restaurants offering delicious meals, such as the Mamashana Restaurant, which offers regional and Peruvian dishes. In town travelers will find a large variety of lodges, tourist hotels, and boutique-style hotels, but none which would be considered luxurious.

By Renato Romero - Founder of My Peru Guide LLC

[p-scheidegger]

@p_scheidegger #patrickscheidegger #p_scheidegger #scheidegger #fomtooley #Fom Tooley #art #artist #musician #interdiscliplinary #digital #artwork #copyright2021 #allrightsreserved #fomtooley.com #coin #quarter #usa #newmexico #nascalines #NOTFREETOEDIT (at Princeton, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKNuocBrq8_/?igshid=xinldoo9gepk

[kvmellen-blog]

#nascalines in the sky #powerlines #photography (at Mundelein, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtpULgbgHK-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=namlibhtddvi

[paolocattaneophoto]

This is our satellite. In Nasca the sky is perfectly clear all year long. In fact there s only 1 hour of rain per year. As per result of this, the night sky is wonderful here and its famous lines kept their shape for centuries. --------------- Questo è il nostro satellite. A Nasca il cielo è perfettamente limpido tutto l anno. Infatti c è solo 1 ora di pioggia all anno. Per questo che i cieli stellati qui sono meravigliosi e le sue famose linee si sono preservate per centinaia di anni. #rtw #moon #night #sky #photography #nasca #nazca #nascalines #desert #desertnights #peru #visitperu #wozuup (at Nasca, Ica, Peru)

[informativesisters]

What are the giant shapes and animals in the Peruvian desert 🏝️? #shorts...

[brittanyshows]

Went to Nasca Line for lunch. It was so good! #japan #kanazawa #nascaline #food #lunch #mexicanfood #chips #tortillachips #salsa #tacos #alpastor #delicious #salad #quesadilla #flan #tequilasunrise #rice (at メキシカンダイニングナスカライン) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0sJwrbn9Vp/?igshid=tj731pe5md97

[skygodz]

A recreation of some of the gigantic geographs in the Nazca, desert in Peru also known as the Nazca lines. Landing strips for spaceships something else?

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#ancientaliens #ancientastronauts #aliens #ufos #extraterrestrials #anime #sciencefiction #scifi #cavepaintings #ancienthistory #cave #painting #nasca #spaceship #rocket #alienbeing #prehistory #ancient #artwork #comicbooks #nascalines #ancientmystery #mystery #peru

[john0212us-blog]

Cessna 207 OB-2107 #cessna #cessna207 #cockpitview #pilot #nascalines #like4like #l4l (at Nazca Lines Flights)

[stefanschuetz-fotofilm]

The Nasca lines along the Panamericana are one of the most amazing creations from human beings. You can’t believe that they draw them on giant area in the dessert...> > > > > #vanlife #offroad #adventuremobile #vanlifeideas #highaltitude #projectvanlife #letscamp #tinyhousemovement #welivetoexplore #neverstopexploring #lifestyle #travelsouthamerica #travellife #athomeintheworld #slowtraveling #drawings #visitsouthamerica #worldtravel #travelfamily #globetraveller #campervan #changelife #peru #visitperu #nascalines #art #earthpainting (hier: Nazca Lines)

[kumikomemo]

nasca line #nascalines #ナスカの地上絵

[inveterade]

#peru #visitperu #nazca #lineasdenazca #nazcalines #nascalines #colibri #calendarionazca #desertodenazca #desertodenasca #nazcadesert #peru (em Nazca Lines)

[atravellersfootsteps]

Backpackers Guide to Nasca - Peru

Backpackers Guide to Nasca – Peru

Nasca or Nazca is a city on the Southern Coast of Peru. Tourists visit Nasca to fly over the famous Nasca Lines, world heritage listed by UNESCO in 1994. I was personally disappointed by my trip to Nasca and the Nasca lines. Climate Summer: December – February Winter: June – August I recommend travelling to Nasca/Peru in spring/winter. Recommended length of stay I recommend staying in Nasca for a…

[davidperea-travelart]

Aerial photography. Nasca, Peru. From my art book Mystic Nasca Archetypes. Book Available on Amazon. Www.davidperea.com #book#artforsale#freelance #aerialphotography#aerial#peru#dessert#lines#archetypes#photography #peruvianart#mystic#esoteric#art #shoots #peru#nascalines#mystery #mystic #blackandwhite#aerial#book#ebook #davidpereaart (at Nasca, Ica, Peru)

[joyfulphilosophertimetravel]

Don’t fly upside down on a full stomach

Flying sideways or almost upside down may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but for the best view of the famous Nasca Lines, it is par for the course. Of course, no one told me before I went up. My friend did warn me to take travel pills because the flight can get bumpy but my flight was never bumpy. The pilot’s skills were unquestionable as he dipped and glided across the sky like a salsa dancer in a ballroom competition. Nasca is still an unsolved mystery since all the theories put forward by the experts thus far are just that—theories. Talk to the locals and they’ll give you different explanations too. But did anyone ever consider this just might have been a giant canvas for the Nasca people between 200 BC and 700 AD? Nasca is a desert in the sun-drenched Pampas de Jumana, which is a six hour bus ride from Lima, Peru though it felt like ten. The small town reminded me of the old westerns where the dust whipped around the cowboys as they walked or rode up Main Street. Scenes from Bonanza and High Chaparral come to mind, but instead of horses there are old cars and a beautiful main square. The town wasn’t windy just very dusty. There’s no 1800s gold rush but they do mine gold in these parts. And the only mystery I solved was the origin of some Peruvian pottery I had at home. But the town was as fascinating as the lines depicting an astronaut, whale, hummingbird, monkey, hands and several other drawings that have covered the earth for centuries. Did the Nasca people have great imaginations or did they see an astronaut way back then? That’s for the scientists to decide. Some say they may be astronomical signs. Nasca is a great way to break up the journey between the capital city of Lima and Peru’s second largest city, Arequipa. Most people spend a day and move on but there’s enough to do here in a two day visit. I visited a couple places where they make pottery in the Nasca tradition. The designs mimic the lines that are also reflected in the jewellery. The Marie Reiche Museum, named after the Nasca researcher with the astronomical theory, along with the working mine company that gives visitors a peak at how gold is mined and prepared are worth a visit. Sandboarding in the dunes is popular among the adventure youth. There is the cemetery with the mummies and the hilltop look out to view the lines. But nothing tops a plane ride over the Nasca lines. I did heed my friend’s advice not to eat anything before my flight, but I did drink a cup of tea an hour and a half before. Having flown in small planes on several occasions without any mishap, I never imagined that I would feel queasy. In order to truly appreciate the magnificent shapes on the ground that stretch over several hundred square kilometers, some fancy maneuvering was required. In one swoop for a better view, I felt the tea come all the way up to my throat and remember praying for it to go back to where it came from rather than out the opposite direction. Fortunately, my prayers were answered and I received a certificate for my flight across the UNESCO Cultural Heritage site of mysterious drawings at Nasca.