Maras Salt Mines and Moray – Half Day
Sacred Valley, Cusco – Peru (Maras and Moray)
Half-day archaeological, scenic, and scientific tour
Approx. 1.5 km (short walks within archaeological areas)
Travelers interested in ancient agriculture, Inca science, unique landscapes, and photography
Easy – accessible paths with some gentle slopes
Approximate altitude between 3,000 and 3,500 m a.s.l. – Bring site entrance ticket if you already have the Tourist Ticket and the Salineras ticket
Detailed Itinerary
- 08:30 hrs: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and departure to the Sacred Valley.
- 10:00 hrs: Visit Moray, an Inca agricultural archaeological site with impressive circular terraces that served as a laboratory to adapt crops to different altitudes.
- 11:00 hrs: Transfer to Maras, a small colonial town with a rich mining history, followed by a visit to the famous Maras Salt Mines, where you will see over 3,000 natural salt ponds carved into the mountainside.
- 12:30 hrs: Time for photos and local product shopping, such as Andean pink salt.
- 13:00 hrs: Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
- Tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance to Moray and Maras Salt Mines (if you select the ticket-included option)
What To Bring
- Comfortable and light clothing
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
- Entrance ticket (if you already have the Tourist Ticket or Salineras ticket)
- Partial Tourist Ticket (if you choose the economical option)
- Entrance to Maras Salt Mines (if not included in your option)
- Meals
- Tips
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PRICE FROM
$ 35.00