From Cusco: Guided tour of Chinchero, Moray and Salineras
ID: GYG876957-1380002
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
The Maras Moray Salineras excursion begins in the city of Maras, also known as the city of portals.
The tour begins with pick up at the meeting point and then a 1 hour and 20 minute drive to our first place of visit, during the journey we will see snow-capped mountains, lagoons, corn and potato fields.
The first place is Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we will be able to see circular Andean terraces that are carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, they were used to adapt the products to different climates.
After the visit to Moray we will go to "Salineras" or "Maras salt", this town was formerly known as a salt producing center and is believed to date back to pre-Incan times.
We can find more than 3,500 salt ponds strategically carved into the mountainside and filled by water channels.
On the way back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque town "Chinchero" cradle of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved.
Approximate arrival time 2:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Visit Chinchero, the birthplace of the rainbow
- Appreciate the Maras salt mines and the Moray agricultural laboratory
- Find more than 3,500 salt ponds
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up from Cusco
- Round trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
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.
