Moray and Salt Mines of Maras Tour
- 6 Hours
- Maximum Capacity: 60
Adult
Description
Moray and Salt Mines of Maras is an unforgettable outdoor adventure that takes you beyond the city of Cusco into the heart of the Sacred Valley. This incredible journey showcases two of the most fascinating Inca engineering marvels: the circular terraces of Moray and the ancient salt mines of Maras. Our service operates daily, with pick-up from hotels between 7:45 and 8:15 AM, or directly at the cathedral door at 8:00 AM, returning to Cusco at approximately 2:45 PM.
During the Tour, you will explore:
- Moray, a unique archaeological site featuring a series of circular terraces carved into a natural depression in the earth. These terraces functioned as an agricultural laboratory, allowing the Incas to experiment with different crops and climates. Each level has its own microclimate, demonstrating the Incas’ advanced agricultural knowledge.
- Maras, home to thousands of salt evaporation ponds that have been used since pre-Inca times. These shimmering white terraces cascade down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking landscape. Even today, local families continue to extract pink salt, an essential trade product in the region.
The Moray and Salt Mines of Maras is ideal for travelers looking to experience both history and natural beauty in a single excursion. The combination of stunning Andean scenery, ingenious Inca engineering, and centuries-old traditions makes this tour a must-see while visiting Cusco.
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the mysteries of Moray and the stunning beauty of the Maras salt mines. Book your Moray and Salt Mines of Maras today and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the Sacred Valley!
Duration
6 Hours
Group Size
20 people
Language
Spanish, English
Highlights
Moray and Maras Tour is an outdoor activity outside the city of Cusco. This fantastic tour has incredible locations. The journey takes us to the Sacred Valley, which is home to many salt mines. Also, you will see a series of circular terraces built in a natural hole into the earth like a vast amphitheater. Each terrace has a unique micro-climate with which the Incas could determine the optimal growing conditions for different crops.Our service starts every day at 8:00 am, the pick-up is at the cathedral door and picks up from hotels from 7:45 to 8:15 am returning at approximately 2:45 pm.
Included
- Transportation Tourist
- English/Spanish Guide.
Excluded
- Entrance to Moray General Ticket S/.130.00 or Partial S/. 70.00 Soles
- Entrance to Salt Mines S/. 20.00 Soles
Travel Itinerary
Day - itinerary
Our service starts every day at 8:00 am, the pick-up is at the cathedral door and picks up from hotels from 7:45 to 8:15 am returning at approximately 2:45 pm.
Moray
It is located 47 kilometers from Cusco. In Moray, you can see the Inca greenhouse or agricultural laboratory, formed by four amphitheaters or platforms of superimposed concentric circular stones, and approximately 150 meters deep, the rings widen as they ascend. As the rings descend, the plants adapted to new ecosystems.
Maras
It is located 7 kilometers from Moray and 3, 380 m.a.s.l. Historically founded the year of 1556 by the encomendero Captain Pedro Ortiz de Orué, as part of the reductions imposed by the Viceroy Francisco de Toledo, who owned the salt mines, which were already exploited since the incanato as a means of economic exchange and values. Maras is a small town, as a model of a miniature city.
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