Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Half Day Adventure

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Maras and Moray Salt Mines Tour starts in the town of Maras also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco, it houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period, being exploited since the Inca period until today, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates was carried out with a system of terraces.

What's Included

Bilingual guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round trip transportation
Hotel pick up in Cusco
Meals not mentioned
Boleto turistico
Maras

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our guide will contact you 15 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Salinas de Maras

    The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel between 8 to 9 am and then make a journey of 1 hour and 20 minutes to our first place of visit, during the journey we will appreciate snowy, lagoons, corn and potato fields. The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can appreciate Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of bowls, were used for adaptation of products to different climates. After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”. This town is known in ancient times as a salt producing center and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. We can find more than 3500 salt ponds strategically carved on the side of the mountain and filled by water channels. On our way back to Cusco we will pass through a picturesque village “Chinchero” birthplace of the rainbow, this village is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved. Approximate time of arrival: 3:00 p.m.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Machupicchu Holiday

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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