Cusco: Maras and Moray half-day tour
ID: GYG684859-1125795
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
The excursion to Maras and Moray takes us to discover the impressive Inca construction and enjoy the traditional demonstration of artisan weaving in Chinchero.
The Maras salt mines are located in the Sacred Valley, just 50 kilometers from Cusco, and are made up of more than 3 thousand natural salt wells, each of which is fed by an underground hypersaline spring that originated 110 years ago. millions of years during the formation of the mountains of the Andes Mountains.
This salt is currently marketed by the inhabitants of Maras, just as the Incas did years ago.
This excursion is perfect for those who want a half-day excursion and is easy to do, with incredible explanations about the Inca Culture.
Itinerary
-Pick up at approximately 8:00 a.m. from your hotel near the city center (through accessible streets) We will travel from Cusco to Chinchero.
-We will visit the textile interpretation centers of Chinchero.
-Arriving in Moray, we will visit the Inca agricultural experimental center, being terraces with microclimates, for experimental purposes.
-Then we will arrive at the Maras salt flats, also known as "salt mines", their exploitation is as old as the Tahuantinsuyo era.
-We will return to Cusco at approximately 3:00 p.m. and they will leave us near the Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
- Learn about the production of fabrics in Chinchero.
- Get to know the laboratory of the Incas.
- Discover the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Round trip transportation
- Hotel pickup (near or inside the historic center)
- Professional bilingual guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Moray partial tourist ticket (S/. 70.00 or $20.00)
- Entrance to the Maras salt flats (S/. 15.00 or $5.00)
- Meal
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
