This remarkable conservation center is home to the vicuña, alpaca, llama, guanaco, and other Peruvian camelids specially adapted to the extreme cold of the Andes. As you traverse this pristine landscape, prepare to be captivated by the enchanting presence of viscachas, elusive wild rodents, majestic eagles, and graceful ducks, all part of the reserve's thriving ecosystem. Don't miss the breathtaking flight of the condors, a spectacle that will connect you to the Andean skies. Here, in the lap of nature's splendor, you'll encounter a tapestry of unique flora and fauna, making every moment an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Nazca wilderness.
ITINERARY
The tour starts early in the morning, the guide will pick you up at your hotel and head to the national reserve.
Along the way, you'll enjoy a wonderful natural landscape that combines different ecological zones, from the coastal hills with little vegetation to the Andean heights covered in the region's typical vegetation.
Our guide will explain how an ancient practice called Chaccu was revived. In ancient times, vicuñas were gathered and shorn without sacrifice. With great respect for nature, humans made offerings to their gods to ask for their protection, highlighting the vicuña, a native animal that produces the finest fiber in the world. End of service and return to your hotel.
Arriving at a museum site, where we'll observe native fauna to place you there, we'll then hike to explore and learn more about the park's unique flora and fauna. Vicuña National Park is located 90 km from Nazca, following a steep, zigzagging road that takes us into the Peruvian Andes. The four species of South American camels (vicuña, alpaca, llama, and guanaco) live in this area and can be seen grazing freely in the altiplano.
The reserve's characteristic vegetation is the grassland (ichu). In the rocky valleys, one can find relict forests of quinoa and quishuar, as well as stands of candelabra cactus. The most representative and abundant species in this reserve is the vicuña, whose protection and conservation motivated the creation of this unit. Another important species is the guanaco, which, like the vicuña, is one of the South American camelids found in the wild.
Return to Nazca. Notes: Reservations can be made up to the day before departure.
What do I need to bring?
- Shoes
- Hats or sun hats
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and drinks
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the pristine nature of the Pampas National Reserve, a llama sanctuary located in the heart of Nazca.
