1 Magical day in Maras salt mines & Moray

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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The tour begins in the town of Maras also known as the village of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco It houses the most important salt mines of the Inca era, being exploited from the incanato to the present, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates with a terrace system.

What's included

  • first aid kit
  • pick up from hotel in city centre
  • professional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • touristic transport
  • entrances
  • melas and drinks

What to expect

  1. Salinas de Maras
    Admission ticket not included
    • VISITS: Moray, Salineras, Maras
    The tour begins with the hotel pick-up and then take a 1-hour and 20-minute tour to our first place of visit, during the trip we will appreciate snowfalls, lagoons, corn and potato fields.
    • The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can see Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of a bowl, were used to adapt products to different climates.
    • After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”, this town is formerly known as a salt producing center and is believed to date from pre-Inca times.
    • We can find more 3500
    Salt ponds strategically carved on the side of the mountain and filled by water channels. • Already back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque town “Chinchero” birthplace of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved. Approximate time of arrival 2:00 pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotel pickup is only in Cusco city. And hotels located only in the center of the city of Cusco close to the main square

End point

Hotel pickup is only in Cusco city. And hotels located only in the center of the city of Cusco close to the main square

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is only in Cusco city. And hotels located only in the center of the city of Cusco close to the main square

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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