Tour to Moray and Salineras de Maras

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This tour will give you the opportunity to get to know these 2 places, the circular terraces of Moray and the Natural Salt Mines of Maras.

The archaeological complex of Moray fulfills the function of acclimatizing seeds to be able to distribute them in the different altitudinal floors and the Salineras de Maras that served the Incas as a form of trade, you can also enjoy a special experience in the town of Chinchero known for its textile center.

Places to visit

Cusco - Moray - Maras - MarasSaltMines
Salineras de Maras

Tour to Moray and Salineras de Maras

The Tour of Moray and the Salineras de Maras, will give you the opportunity to visit the Sacred Valley by an alternative route that runs through the town of Chinchero, Maras, Moray and the salt mines.

In Moray you will be able to appreciate concentric circular stone constructions forming a kind of rings that get larger as you ascend, around the main construction you can see platforms.

Maras is an important place for the extraction of salt, in the time of the Incas it was important and essential for human consumption.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Moray and Salineras de Maras
    • Duration of 7 hours approximately.
  1. Day 1: Cusco - Maras - Salineras de Maras - Moray

    We will go to your hotel at 8:00 am to pick you up, then we will take the transport to go to Chinchero, where we will visit the Chinchero textile center and later to the town of Maras.

    From Maras we will go to the Archaeological Complex of Moray, which consists of terraces built in a circular shape that were used by the Incas to experiment with crops.

    Then we will go to the salt mines of Maras that have been in use since pre-Inca times, in this place there is an underground current that is channeled through the pools where the water evaporates and leaves the crystals of pure salt, they are recorded thousands of deep white pools that stretch throughout this valley.

    This tour ends at approximately 3:00 pm with the return to the city of Cusco.

What is included
  • Entrance ticket to Moray, Maras and the Salineras.
  • Round-trip transportation service.
  • Professional bilingual guide.
  • First aid kit.
What is not included
  • Hotel night in Cusco.
  • Food.
  • Extra expenses.
What do we recommend to bring

It is important to take into account that passengers arrive in Cusco at least two days before to acclimatize and do the trekking. You can do practice tours such as visiting the city and the Sacred Valley, these are gentle rides at considerable heights.

For this route it is also recommended to bring the following:

  • A light backpack.
  • Light clothing.
  • Rain gear depending on the season.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Medical kit or any medication you need.
  • Cash.

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    Type Service Group Service
    Frequency All year
    Disponibility Every day
    People per group Up to 16 people
    Tour difficulty Easy
    Tour duration 1 Day

    Places to visit

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      Tour to Moray and Salineras de Maras

      The Tour of Moray and the Salineras de Maras, will give you the opportunity to visit the Sacred Valley by an alternative route that runs through the town of Chinchero, Maras, Moray and the salt mines.

      In Moray you will be able to appreciate concentric circular stone constructions forming a kind of rings that get larger as you ascend, around the main construction you can see platforms.

      Maras is an important place for the extraction of salt, in the time of the Incas it was important and essential for human consumption.

      Itinerary

      • Day 1: Moray and Salineras de Maras
        • Duration of 7 hours approximately.
      1. Day 1 Cusco - Maras - Salineras de Maras - Moray

        We will go to your hotel at 8:00 am to pick you up, then we will take the transport to go to Chinchero, where we will visit the Chinchero textile center and later to the town of Maras.

        From Maras we will go to the Archaeological Complex of Moray, which consists of terraces built in a circular shape that were used by the Incas to experiment with crops.

        Then we will go to the salt mines of Maras that have been in use since pre-Inca times, in this place there is an underground current that is channeled through the pools where the water evaporates and leaves the crystals of pure salt, they are recorded thousands of deep white pools that stretch throughout this valley.

        This tour ends at approximately 3:00 pm with the return to the city of Cusco.

      What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
      • Entrance ticket to Moray, Maras and the Salineras.
      • Round-trip transportation service.
      • Professional bilingual guide.
      • First aid kit.
      What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
      • Hotel night in Cusco.
      • Food.
      • Extra expenses.
      What do we recommend to bring on this tour?Items we recommend to bring.

      It is important to take into account that passengers arrive in Cusco at least two days before to acclimatize and do the trekking. You can do practice tours such as visiting the city and the Sacred Valley, these are gentle rides at considerable heights.

      For this route it is also recommended to bring the following:

      • A light backpack.
      • Light clothing.
      • Rain gear depending on the season.
      • Sunscreen.
      • Medical kit or any medication you need.
      • Cash.
      The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
      What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
      • Hotel night in Cusco.
      • Food.
      • Extra expenses.


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        All about the Tour to Moray and Salineras de Maras.

        The Tour of Moray and the Salineras de Maras, will give you the opportunity to visit the Sacred Valley by an alternative route that runs through the town of Chinchero, Maras, Moray and the salt mines.

        In Moray you will be able to appreciate concentric circular stone constructions forming a kind of rings that get larger as you ascend, around the main construction you can see platforms.

        Maras is an important place for the extraction of salt, in the time of the Incas it was important and essential for human consumption.

        Itinerary

        • Day 1: Moray and Salineras de Maras
          • Duration of 7 hours approximately.
        The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
        What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
        • Entrance ticket to Moray, Maras and the Salineras.
        • Round-trip transportation service.
        • Professional bilingual guide.
        • First aid kit.
        What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
        • Hotel night in Cusco.
        • Food.
        • Extra expenses.
        1. Day 1 Cusco - Maras - Salineras de Maras - Moray

          We will go to your hotel at 8:00 am to pick you up, then we will take the transport to go to Chinchero, where we will visit the Chinchero textile center and later to the town of Maras.

          From Maras we will go to the Archaeological Complex of Moray, which consists of terraces built in a circular shape that were used by the Incas to experiment with crops.

          Then we will go to the salt mines of Maras that have been in use since pre-Inca times, in this place there is an underground current that is channeled through the pools where the water evaporates and leaves the crystals of pure salt, they are recorded thousands of deep white pools that stretch throughout this valley.

          This tour ends at approximately 3:00 pm with the return to the city of Cusco.