خطوط نازكا، في جنوب بيرو، هي مجموعة من النقوش الجغرافية التي تعود إلى ما قبل كولومبوس، وتمتد إلى رمال الصحراء. وتغطي مساحة تبلغ نحو ١٠٠٠ كيلومتر مربع، ويوجد بها نحو ٣٠٠ شكل مختلف، تشمل الحيوانات والنباتات. وتتكون من أكثر من ١٠ آلاف خط، بعضها بعرض ٣٠ متراً وطول أكثر من ٩ كيلومترات. ومن الأسهل رؤية الأشكال من الجو أو من الجبال القريبة.

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.