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Moray Maras Salt Mines Half-Day Tour
A half-day tour to Moray and the Maras Salt Mines offers a fascinating glimpse into Inca ingenuity and stunning landscapes. You’ll witness Moray’s impressive circular agricultural terraces, which are believed to be an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. The tour culminates with a visit to the surreal salt pans of Maras, where thousands of individual pools create a patchwork of white against the dramatic Andean scenery.
Duration
6 Hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Maximum altitude
3,762 msnm / 12342 ft.
Include
The tour included
- Pick-up from your accommodation
- Tourist transportation
- Tour Guide
Not Included
- Entrance to the Archaeological Sites ($19 or 70 soles) and Salt Mines ($6 or 20 soles).
- Return service to the hotel.
- Tips.
What to expect
- Frame stunning shots of Moray’s circular terraces and Maras’ shimmering salt pans.
- Discover the Moray terraces for an unparalleled journey.
- Explore the historical sites of Moray and Maras.
Itinerary
Day 1: From Cusco to Moray Salt Mines Maras
Join us for a captivating half-day tour! We will collect you from your hotel at approximately 8:30 AM and journey to Chinchero. At a local weaving workshop, you will witness the Quechua textile tradition come to life, learning how natural plant dyes are used to create intricate patterns. Feel free to try on Andean clothing for some unique photos!
Next, we head to Moray. This fascinating archaeological site features unique circular terraces, often described as an agricultural laboratory of the Incas. Here, they ingeniously created diverse microclimates within the different levels, allowing them to experiment with and cultivate a wide variety of crops at high altitudes. Witness firsthand the advanced agricultural knowledge of the Incas.
Our journey continues to the captivating Maras Salt Mines. En route, we will pass through the charming colonial village of Maras, notable for its well-preserved architectural beauty and fine stone buildings. The salt mines themselves are a stunning spectacle, consisting of thousands of individual salt pans. This ancient tradition continues today, providing salt for markets across the region.
Finally, we will return to Cusco around 2:30 PM.
What to bring
- Your original passport
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Cusco tourist ticket
- Sun hat or cap
- Sun cream
- Some extra money for drinks, snacks, and souvenirs.
Price
20
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Tour: Moray Maras Salt Mines Half-Day Tour
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Tourist Transportation
Group service: Daily departures, in a maximum group of 15 passengers.
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