Maras, Moray, and Salineras Private Tour: Half-Day Cultural Excursion in Cusco
Chinchero
Discover the intriguing towns and hamlets near Cuzco without the hassle of driving or figuring out bus timetables. Venture to Maras, taste chicha (a corn-derived beverage), and gain knowledge about Inca technological and agrarian methods at the Moray archaeological location. Afterwards, proceed to Salineras to explore the remarkable salt mines.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero - We start picking you up from your hotels at 8:30 am a 9:00 am, we will make a trip of about 40 minutes to the archaeological center of Chinchero. \n\nThe town of Chinchero and visit the Royal House of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, where its original Inca walls are still well preserved. We will also have the opportunity to meet the women of Chinchero, with their beautiful and traditional attire in the local market.\n- Moray - After a 40 minutes trip from Chinchero we will arrive to visit the archaeological center of Moray.\n\nMoray, during the Inca period, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research centers, where cultivation experiments were carried out at different altitudes. The layout of its terraces produces a variety of microclimates with higher temperatures in the center of the concentric circular terraces and lower temperatures gradually decreasing towards the exterior.\n\nAfter our visit we will continue our trip to the Salt Mines or Salineras, for about 30 minutes approx.\n- Salinas de Maras - The salt is extracted in an artisanal way, the salt mines are formed by about 3000 small wells that have been exploited since Inca times and was a form of economic exchange.\n\nAt the end of our visit, we will continue our trip back to Cusco with a duration of approx. 1 hour and a half, arriving at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon,
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off in the City center of Cusco
- English / Spanish speaking guide
- Private services tour minimum 1 maximum 15
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras: s/15.00 soles
- Entry/Admission - Moray and Chinchero s/70.00 soles
Additional Information
- Within the assigned hours, travel time is considered, which is approximately 2 hours of travel to the archaeological parks.
Location
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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