From Urubamba: Private Tour to Maras and Moray
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Maras
Embark on a private tour from Urubamba to explore the fascinating Moray terraces and the surreal Maras salt mines. Discover the mysteries of the ancient agricultural research center and marvel at the impressive salt exploitation complex.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Salinas de Maras - Visit the archaeological remains of Maras. It is a surreal sight. Located so close to Moray and is an impressive complex of salt mining. They are large deposits of salt used for exchange for other products with other regions of the empire.
What's Included
  • Touristic transportation
  • Admission to Maras
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
  • Photos
Additional Information

Your day will start with a tour that takes approximately one and a half hours, to visit the Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines. Morays archaeological vestiges are composed of mysterious concentric circular terraces which, according to some scholars, would be an agricultural research center. The higher external terraces would be at a higher temperature than the inner terraces and could simulate the conditions of the different ecological strata of the empire. Maras is a surreal view. It is near Moray and it is an impressive salt exploitation complex. Its huge salt deposits were used to trade them for other products with other parts of the empire. You will return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

  • Note: the visit to Maras does not operate from December to March due to rainy season. Moray is visited all throughout the year
  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
  • To visit Moray , it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
  • You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Location
Salinas de Maras
Carreta a Maras
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nancy_m
Apr 13, 2024
Great half day private tour. - Our guide was very interesting and committed to providing all the information about the area,; the people and the history. I would certainly recommend this tour to any group of people.
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