The best months to visit Nazca are Year-round. Dry desert; early morning best for flights.
Quick facts
Currency PEN (Sol) 1 USD ≈ 3.7 PEN; USD accepted for flights
Language Spanish Little English outside flight operators
Timezone PET (UTC-5) No DST
Best Months Year-round Dry desert; early morning best for flights
Daily Budget ~$60–120 USD Flight + activities + accommodation
Visa 90–183 days visa-free Most nationalities: check before travel
When to go
Ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert plateau: enormous figures of animals and geometric shapes visible only from the air, created 2,000 years ago by the Nazca civilisation.
Getting There in Nazca
- Nazca is 7-8 hours south of Lima by bus on the Panamericana (Cruz del Sur, 40-70 soles)
- From Paracas/Pisco: 2.5 hours south by bus or colectivo (15-25 soles)
- From Arequipa: 7-8 hours north by overnight bus (45-80 soles)
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Nazca travel guide.
Timezone: PET (UTC-5) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nazca?
The best months to visit Nazca are Year-round (Dry desert; early morning best for flights), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Nazca budget breakdown.
