Communications
Internet
There are lots of places on Jr. Bolognesi near the Plaza de Armas.
Post
The post office is at Fermín del Castillo 379.
Crime and safety
The tourist police office is located on Av. Los Incas near the main roundabout.
Health
The hospital is on the 5 th block of Jr. Callao.
Local transport
Nazca is a small town, so it easy to walk around. Taxis to go to nearby destinations can be found in the Plaza de Armas.
Money
Banks
Banco de Crédito (Visa cash machine) at Av. Lima 495.
Moneychangers
There are plenty of moneychangers near the Banco de Crédito.
Shopping
The best things to buy in Nazca are pottery, and the reproductions are of a high quality, although quite expensive. A good pottery workshop is that of Isabel Cancho Rojas at Jr. Cáceres 103. There are also a few souvenir shops on Av. Bolognesi close to the Plaza de Armas.
Travel services
Tourist information
Some tourist information can be got from the Municipalidad, and the Tourist Police also offer some information. Otherwise, the travel agencies are fairly helpful and not all that pushy.
Travel agencies
There are plenty of travel agencies in Nazca offering flights over the lines as well as other tours, such as visiting the Chauchilla cemetery or the Cahuachi ruins. Most offer similar tours at similar prices, although there are occasionally some discounts available. Ask around to see which agency has the best deal at any particular time.
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