Sacred Valley Moray and Salt Ponds

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Chinchero

  Chinchero is a picturesque Andean town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for preserving its ancient traditions, its impressive Inca architecture, and its ancestral textile art. During the visit, travelers can see its beautiful archaeological center, the colonial church, and the textile workshops, where local communities show the traditional process of weaving using natural dyes and techniques passed down from generation to generation.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Archaeological Site of Moray

  Moray is one of the most surprising archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is characterized by its impressive circular terraces built in an amphitheater shape, which the Incas used as an advanced agricultural experimentation center. Thanks to its different levels, various microclimates were generated that allowed for studying and adapting crops to different environmental conditions.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Salinas de Maras

  The Salt Pans of Maras are an impressive complex of thousands of salt pools built on the slopes of a mountain. Since ancient times, local communities have utilized a saline spring that, when evaporated by the sun, leaves salt crystals that are traditionally collected. During the visit, you will be able to learn about this ingenious extraction process and enjoy a unique landscape in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Ollantaytambo

  Ollantaytambo is one of the most fascinating towns in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, famous for preserving its original urban design from the Inca era. During the visit, travelers will be able to explore its impressive archaeological complex, admire its enormous agricultural terraces, ceremonial temples, and perfectly assembled stone constructions. They can also tour their traditional cobblestone streets, waterways, and houses that keep alive the heritage of their former inhabitants.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Parque Arqueologico Pisac

  The Archaeological Park of Pisac is one of the most important archaeological complexes in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Located high on a mountain, it stands out for its impressive agricultural terraces, ceremonial temples, ancient enclosures, water sources, and the famous Intihuatana sector. From its viewpoints, spectacular views of the Sacred Valley and the surrounding mountains can be seen.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Pisac

  The town of Pisac is known for its traditional charm, its picturesque streets, and its famous artisan market, where visitors can discover a wide variety of products made by local artisans. During the visit, you can also see the silversmith workshops, where skilled artisans show the process of making jewelry and silver pieces, using traditional techniques and designs inspired by Andean culture.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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