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Maras Moray and Salt Mines Full Day

Duration Full Day (approx. 6 hours)
Difficulty Easy
Elevation 3,385 msnm (Moray)
Travel style Adventure
On this excursion, we will explore the renowned agricultural complex of Moray and the impressive salt mines of Salineras, featuring over 3,000 salt evaporation ponds that have been in use since pre-Inca times. A fascinating journey through Inca engineering and ancestral traditions.
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Recommendations before taking the tour

Itinerary

We will begin with pickup from your respective accommodations to start our tour of Maras, Moray, and Salineras. We will board our vehicle heading to the town of Chinchero, where we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in Inca textile art. We will visit a weaving center that showcases the ancestral techniques used since the time of the Incas.

We will then continue our route to the next destination: Moray, an experimental agricultural center where the Incas acclimatized various crops such as potatoes and corn, taking advantage of the microclimates generated by its circular terraces. Continuing our journey, we will arrive at the famous salt mines of Salineras, an impressive landscape composed of over 3,000 stepped ponds that are still used for salt extraction today.

Finally, the return to the city of Cusco is scheduled for approximately 2:00 p.m.

Inclusions

The tour Includes

  • Pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Transportation.
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Professional guide.
  • Admission fees to all mentioned sites.

The tour Does Not Include

  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
  • Personal expenses.

Recommendations before taking the tour

  • Bring your original passport.
  • Water bottle (4 – 5 liters).
  • Hat and sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Personal medications.
  • Cash in soles in case you wish to purchase products during the tour.

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