Chauchilla Cemetery
Quick Facts
- Location
- Peru, Nazca
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- About 1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- ~9:00–17:00 (reference).
- Ticket Price
- ~15 PEN (reference)
- Address
- Chauchilla Cemetery, Nazca, Peru
- Coordinates
- -14.9167, -74.9000
Introduction
Chauchilla Cemetery lies deep in the Nazca desert of southern Peru, a pre-Inca burial ground famed for its naturally mummified remains. The hyper-arid climate desiccated the bodies so completely that they survived for nearly a millennium, and visitors walking the wooden boardwalks can see fetal-positioned mummies with hair and burial wrappings still intact, alongside scattered ceramics. In the hushed silence of the dunes, the site speaks of how the Nazca and neighboring cultures understood death, the afterlife and the natural world.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Chauchilla Cemetery?
~9:00–17:00 (reference).
How much is the admission for Chauchilla Cemetery?
~15 PEN (reference)
Any practical tips for visiting Chauchilla Cemetery?
Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Chauchilla Cemetery?
A typical visit takes About 1.5 hours.
