Tour to Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras

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Duration: Half Day
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Type of Trip: Culture, Guided Tour
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Disponibility: All Year
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Service: Group Service
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Group Size: 16 persons
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Difficulty: Moderate

Visiting Moray and the Salineras de Maras

The visit to the Salineras de Maras and the archaeological complex of Moray gives us the opportunity to visit 2 very important places: the circular terraces of Moray and the natural salt flats of Maras.

Both places played an important role during the time of the Incas, Moray had the function of acclimatizing seeds for distribution in the different altitude levels and salt from Maras served as a form of commerce.

Tour Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Tour to Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras

    We will pick you up from your hotel around 8am. and we will go to the agricultural laboratory in Moray. This beautiful journey takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes. On your journey you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat and a few villages, finally getting to see the fascinating display of terraces at Moray. Moray has three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas, these terraces carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation.

    When you’re done exploring Moray, you’ll head about two miles away to the salt mines of Maras. This town is known as an ancient center of salt production and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 salt pits carved into the mountainside, which are filled daily by a running water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you want to see something other than the archaeological complexes.

    Chinchero is a small Andean and Indian town located at 3,762 meters high, in the windswept plains of Anta, about 30 km from Cusco. There are beautiful views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its main draw for tourism is its colorful Sunday market, which is much less tourist-oriented than the Pisac market. This market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, but if your trip is not on one of these days, they have a smaller textile center open every day. There, you can see a demonstration on how to make beautiful natural sweaters from alpaca wool. Finally, you will be able to visit the famous Roman Catholic church, built on top of the Inca palace.

    Once you have finished the visit, we will return to the city of Cusco.

Includes and Recommendations

Include

  • Pick up at the hotel and transfer back to the center of Cusco.
  • Tourist Transport.
  • Entrance ticket.

Not Include

  • Food.
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping.

Recommendations

  • Warm clothing.
  • Hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun, rain and cold.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Water and snack.
  • Cash in local currency.
  • Very Important Passport to visit all places.
  • Small backpack with personal items for your trip to Machu Picchu.
  • Photographic camera.
  • Mineral Water.

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      All about the Tour to Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras.

      The visit to the Salineras de Maras and the archaeological complex of Moray gives us the opportunity to visit 2 very important places: the circular terraces of Moray and the natural salt flats of Maras.

      Both places played an important role during the time of the Incas, Moray had the function of acclimatizing seeds for distribution in the different altitude levels and salt from Maras served as a form of commerce.

      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.
      • Pick up at the hotel and transfer back to the center of Cusco.
      • Tourist Transport.
      • Entrance ticket.
      What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
      • Food.
      • Personal expenses
      • Tipping.
      1. Day 1: Tour to Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras

        We will pick you up from your hotel around 8am. and we will go to the agricultural laboratory in Moray. This beautiful journey takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes. On your journey you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat and a few villages, finally getting to see the fascinating display of terraces at Moray. Moray has three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas, these terraces carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation.

        When you’re done exploring Moray, you’ll head about two miles away to the salt mines of Maras. This town is known as an ancient center of salt production and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 salt pits carved into the mountainside, which are filled daily by a running water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you want to see something other than the archaeological complexes.

        Chinchero is a small Andean and Indian town located at 3,762 meters high, in the windswept plains of Anta, about 30 km from Cusco. There are beautiful views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its main draw for tourism is its colorful Sunday market, which is much less tourist-oriented than the Pisac market. This market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, but if your trip is not on one of these days, they have a smaller textile center open every day. There, you can see a demonstration on how to make beautiful natural sweaters from alpaca wool. Finally, you will be able to visit the famous Roman Catholic church, built on top of the Inca palace.

        Once you have finished the visit, we will return to the city of Cusco.