Moray and Maras Salt Mines Excursion: Surprising Inca Constructions and Inexplicable Salt Production
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Maras
Discover the surprising Inca constructions at Moray and the inexplicable salt production at the Maras Salt Mines. Join our excursion from Cusco and be amazed!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Moray - You will visit Moray, the most famous Inca agricultural laboratory in America, the salt mines of Maras, an artisanal way of making salt in the Andes of Cusco.
What's Included
  • Specialized Tourist Guide
  • Tourist bus transfer round trip
  • Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to the parks
  • Others not detailed above.
Additional Information

Maximize your stay in the spectacular city of Cusco by exploring one of its most fascinating attractions, the awe-inspiring design of the experimental agricultural research hub, Moray. An unusual method of salt extraction in the Maras salt mines, consisting of over 100 salt wells, is also part of this adventure. Our journey begins with a pick up from your central Cusco hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am, heading towards Moray. Here, you’ll marvel at circular terraces that the Incas ingeniously used to simulate various microclimates for cultivating diverse crops. Our path then leads us to the Maras salt mines. Nestled on a mountainside, offering captivating views of the landscape, these mines consist of hundreds of innovative pooling systems, fed by a saltwater stream. The local residents employ traditional techniques to gather salt. We conclude our tour by heading back to Cusco, estimating an arrival around 3:00 pm.

Location
Moray
Moray, Valle Sagrado de los Incas
Cancellation Policy

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

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Esthere493
Nov 24, 2023
Peru Safe Destination, the best to visit the tourist attractions of Cusco - From the pick-up at the hotel, and the entire expedition through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Tourist guides provided all the information and were attentive to the group. The times for visits and excellent tours to learn and enjoy each place visited.
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