Nazca Lines Flight from Pisco | Ancient Secrets from the Sky

The Nazca Lines, in southern Peru, are a group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs that extend into the desert sands. They cover an area of ​​almost 1,000 square kilometers and there are around 300 different figures, which include animals and plants. They are composed of more than 10,000 lines, some of them 30 meters wide and more than 9 kilometers long. It is easier to see the figures from the air or from nearby mountains.

Early inhabitants used the islands as a source of guano, a natural fertilizer, which was exported worldwide during the 19th century. This lucrative industry brought wealth and prosperity to the region, but it also led to the exploitation of the islands' natural resources.

The town of Santa Maria Magdalena, which was founded in 1572, had a port named Pisco, after the name of the valley in which it was located. This port became an important route for distribution of the liqueur throughout Peru.

Bodega San Nicolás, the producer of “1615” pisco, uses its own vineyards to get its musts or grape juices. Their vineyards have their own history as they are located on the same ancient hacienda belonging to the Jesuits who were in charge of the bodegas and where the first piscos were distilled in the XVII's century.

Huacachina dates back centuries, when it was a resting place for travelers crossing the desert. Over time, its fame grew, and it became a premier tourist destination. Today, it combines the tranquility of its natural surroundings with a vibrant array of activities for adventure lovers.