Discover the ancient Inca agricultural sites of Moray and the salt wells of Maras on this half-day tour. Explore the circular platforms of Moray and the natural salt wells, two of Cusco’s top attractions.
Discover the ancient Inca agricultural sites of Moray and the salt wells of Maras on this half-day tour. Explore the circular platforms of Moray and the natural salt wells, two of Cusco’s top attractions.
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Salinas de Maras - We will pick you up from your accommodations in Cusco around 08:30am. First we will visit Moray which is an archaeological site approximately 50km northwest of Cuzco.
The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep….
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Salinas de Maras - We will pick you up from your accommodations in Cusco around 08:30am. First we will visit Moray which is an archaeological site approximately 50km northwest of Cuzco.
The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has a sophisticated irrigation system. Next, we will visit the Colonial village of Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The town is well known for its nearby salt evaporation ponds, in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are up-slope, less than a kilometer west of the town. This is an important salt mine site exploited during Inca time and later during the Colonial time and until today.
Return to Cusco about 3pm.
- Pick up from accommodation in Cusco
- Transport throughout the tour
- Entrance to Maras
- Entrance to Moray
- Guided tour of the sites
- Drop off at Plaza Regocijo near the main square
- Pick up from accommodation in Cusco
- Transport throughout the tour
- Entrance to Maras
- Entrance to Moray
- Guided tour of the sites
- Drop off at Plaza Regocijo near the main square
- Meals
- Meals
The Incas constructed numerous terraces for growing a variety of crops including potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, quinoa, among others. One of the most stunning examples is Moray, which features a concentric arrangement of agricultural terraces that remain intact. In close proximity, ancient natural salt ponds that formed millennia ago can be found….
The Incas constructed numerous terraces for growing a variety of crops including potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, quinoa, among others. One of the most stunning examples is Moray, which features a concentric arrangement of agricultural terraces that remain intact. In close proximity, ancient natural salt ponds that formed millennia ago can be found. Known as the Salineras de Maras, these, along with Moray, rank among the top tourist destinations in Cusco.
- Please confirm accommodation details in Cusco at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.