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of mummification. Tours from Nazca take three hours and cost US$15 to US$50 per per-
son.
CERRO BLANCO
Located 14km east of Nazca, Cerro Blanco is the highest sand dune in the world. It
resides 2078m above sea level and - more importantly - stands 1176m from base to sum-
mit, higher than the tallest mountain in England. Trips leave from Nazca at about 4am to
avoid the intense heat. The arduous climb to the top of the dune (buggies can't climb this
behemoth) takes approximately three hours. Going down is counted more in minutes.
| Adventure Tour
Tours
These established agencies cover the range of tours, from sandboarding to mountain-bik-
ing to visits of the Islas Ballestas:
52-3775;
www.alegriatoursperu.com
; Hotel Alegría,
Lima 168)
52-4069;
www.kunantours.com
; Arica 419)
Sleeping
CASA ANDINA $$$
| Boutique Hotel
(
52-3563;
www.casa-andina.com
; Bolognesi 367; r incl breakfast bufet from S272;
)
This newly renovated Peruvian chain hotel offers the best value for money of any of
Nazca's upmarket hotels. Earthy rooms have eminently stylish, modern furnishings with
bold color schemes, air-con and cable TV.
NAZCA LINES HOTEL $$$
| Hotel
( 52-2293;
www.peru-hotels.com/nazlines.htm
; Bolognesi s/n; s/d/tr/q incl bufet breakfast; S288/337/
399/459; )
Exceedingly tranquil considering its city center location, this lauded
hotel is arranged around a large courtyard complete with lovely swimming pool and foun-
tain. There is an on-site planetarium, a shop and a comfy lounge - though not officious
service.
