Maras & Moray

Learn more about Cusco

Discover the history of Moray as a living story of the Inca agricultural technology and the Salineras de Maras with origin in the springs of the mountains of the Sacred Valley.

Maras & Moray

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11 105.6 f.a.s.l/3 385 m.s.n.m

Nature, Landscape, and Culture

Easy

Group or private tour

English & Spanish

6 hours

Salt mines of Maras and the archealogical site of Moray

Make the most of your stay in Cusco with this half-day tour that will allow you to learn more about the culture and history of this ancient region.

You will begin your experience by entering the Sacred Valley of the Incas in tourist transport while enjoying views of the mountains and snow-capped peaks until you reach the circular terraces of Moray. Here, you will learn about its history and what lies behind this experimental agricultural research center with terraces at different heights. Next, we will continue the journey to the Salt Mines of Maras, created by the water that flows down from the Qaqa Wiñay mountain, where you will learn about the process through which the pink salt of Maras is produced in its more than 3,000 wells. 

Finally, we will return to the city in time for you to have lunch and continue enjoying more of Cusco in the afternoon.

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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?

  • We will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
  • You will be accompanied by a professional bilingual guide.
  • Travel in comfort with spacious transportation as we explore.
  • Visit Maras and Moray in the morning, ensuring you return to Cusco in time to enjoy the afternoon.
  • Get detailed insights about each site along the way.
  • We guarantee punctuality and safety.
  • This is the perfect tour for photography enthusiasts.
  • Pick-up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
  • Meet the bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
  • Head to the Sacred Valley in comfortable tourist transportation (about 1h15 min.).
  • Visit the Inca agricultural laboratory at Moray.
  • Learn about its history and have time to take photos.
  • Continue to the town of Maras and explore its salt mines.
  • Discover the history and processes behind the Maras salt mines.
  • Time for photos by the salt pools.
  • On the way back, if time allows, we will stop at the textile center in Chinchero.
  • Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco around 15hrs.
  • Optional group photo as a farewell.

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