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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview
Discover two of the Sacred Valley’s most iconic attractions on this half-day tour from Cusco. Visit the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, a breathtaking landscape of thousands of salt pools that have been used since pre-Inca times and are still operated by local families today.
Continue to Moray, an impressive archaeological site featuring circular terraces believed to have served as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas. Learn how these advanced terraces created different microclimates that helped improve crop production throughout the empire.
Travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains, traditional villages, and stunning Andean scenery. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into Inca history, engineering, and local traditions.
What's included
professional Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from hotel
Entrance ticket to Moray
Entrance ticket to the Salt Pond of Maras
What to expect
Archaeological Site of Moray
40m · Admission ticket not included
We will begin the tour at 8:15 a.m. with pickup from your hotel and travel by bus to the Urubamba Valley. Along the way, we will enjoy views of the magnificent Chicón Snow-Capped Mountain.
Our first stop will be the picturesque village of Maras, where many houses still preserve their colonial style, and we will visit its beautiful church. Next, we will head to the Moray Archaeological Complex, which features a system of circular agricultural terraces believed to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory for crop experimentation.
Finally, we will visit the Maras Salt Mines, a series of terraces formed by hundreds of white salt pools that resemble snow from a distance. During the colonial period, this site became one of the most important salt-producing centers in the southern highlands. The salt mines have been used for thousands of years, even long before the Inca Empire.
We will return to the city of Cusco at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Salinas de Maras
40m · Admission ticket not included
The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most fascinating attractions in Peru’s Sacred Valley, located near Cusco. This unique site consists of thousands of terraced salt pools that have been used for salt extraction since pre-Inca times. Fed by a natural saltwater spring, the pools create a spectacular landscape of shimmering white terraces cascading down the mountainside.
During the colonial era, Maras became one of the most important salt-producing centers in the southern Andes. Today, the salt mines continue to be operated by local families who use traditional harvesting methods passed down through generations.
Visitors can admire the breathtaking scenery, learn about the ancient salt extraction process, and gain insight into the cultural and economic importance of this remarkable site. The Maras Salt Mines offer a unique combination of history, tradition, and natural beauty, making them a must-see destination in the Sacred Valley.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we were the last point in the hotel of the clients
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
