• Sacred Valley
  • Sacred Valley
  • Sacred Valley
  • Sacred Valley
  • Sacred Valley

- Description -

In this tour of Maras and Moray you can appreciate the mysterious construction of Moray, as a point of concentration of energy, place for research and acclimatization of plants; Only hypothesis is known until today. Only a few kilometers below is the salt mine known as the Salineras de Maras, the attraction of this place is that the people who work are the same as the place.

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Day 1: MARAS & MORAY

We will start at 9:00 am with pick up from your hotel; we will go to the Quechua village of Chinchero where we will make a stop. This town is located 28 km outside of Cusco and is surrounded by patchwork style fields with exquisite natural colours. Chinchero is a charming town, with colonial style buildings and was a major agricultural center during the Tawantinsuyo. Here you can appreciate the stone walls with trapezoidal niches and a traditional market where locals still practice bartering. The women of Chinchero are easily recognized for their very distinguishing clothing and braided hair.
We will go on to the picturesque town of Maras, 52 km from Cusco. It is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level. This is a small village famous for its salt mines which consist of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5m² from which salt is extracted after a drying process. The Salt mines, better known as “Salineras de Maras”, have been exploited since Inca times as a means of economic exchange.
7 km from Maras, we will visit the archaeological site of Moray. Here we will see the greatness of the circular terraces of Inca agriculture. Moray is a group of circular terraces which was used as an agricultural experimental center. The Incas used it to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems. The overlapping circular stone rings widen as they rise and it has a total depth of 150 m. After a guided tour, we will go back to Cusco. The tour lasts about 5 hours and ends at Regocijo Square (a half away block from the main square) at around 2:30 pm. Transfer to your hotel


INCLUDED:

Tour guide service: Spanish/English.
Transport tourist.
Entrance fee.
Box lunch.

NOT INCLUDED:

Meals
Tips

What to bring for this tour

Sneakers.
T-shirts, trousers.
Shorts,
Rain poncho for the rainy season
Sun hat, Sunscreen.
Bottled Water and Personal medication
Extra money for lunch, snacks, drinks, tips.
Cameras

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- DETAILS -

  • Sacred Valley
  • Everyday
  • Half Day
  • "2 - 12"
  • Easy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Maras Moray Tour typically includes round-trip transportation from Cusco, a professional English-speaking tour guide, and visits to the Maras Salt Mines and the Moray archaeological site. Entrance tickets, meals, and other expenses may not be included in the standard package. We recommend checking the tour inclusions before booking to ensure you know exactly what is covered.

The Maras Moray Tour is generally considered easy and suitable for most travelers. Most of the journey is completed by vehicle, with short walks around the archaeological site of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Some paths may be uneven, and the high altitude can make walking more demanding. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and time to acclimatize to the altitude in Cusco are recommended for a more enjoyable experience.

The Maras Moray Tour usually takes approximately half a day, around 5 to 6 hours, depending on the itinerary, traffic, and time spent at each attraction. During the tour, you will explore the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation, and visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cover the mountainside. Private tours may offer more flexibility with departure times and stops along the route.

We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a reusable water bottle, and a light jacket. The weather in the Sacred Valley area can change throughout the day, so dressing in layers is advisable. A camera is also useful for capturing the spectacular landscapes of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Remember to bring cash for entrance tickets, local purchases, or personal expenses not included in your tour package.

Entrance fees may vary depending on the tour package you choose. Access to the Moray archaeological site generally requires the appropriate Cusco Tourist Ticket or an eligible partial ticket, while the Maras Salt Mines have a separate entrance fee. These tickets are not always included in the tour price. Before booking, confirm which entrance fees are covered and bring sufficient cash to pay for any tickets not included in your reservation.

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