Embark on a private excursion to the ancient terraces and salt pans of Moray and Maras. Explore circular Andean terraces and learn about salt production in this pre-Inca town.
Embark on a private excursion to the ancient terraces and salt pans of Moray and Maras. Explore circular Andean terraces and learn about salt production in this pre-Inca town.
- Moray - we find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca where the adaptation of Products to different climates with a terrace system.
- Salinas de Maras - We will visit the town of Maras, also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 m.a.s.l. Located 52 km from the…
- Moray - we find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca where the adaptation of Products to different climates with a terrace system.
- Salinas de Maras - We will visit the town of Maras, also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 m.a.s.l. Located 52 km from the city of Cusco It houses the most important mines of the Inca period, being exploited from the beginning to the present.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private tour guide
- Pick up from hotel
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private tour guide
- Pick up from hotel
- meals
- Entrances
- meals
- Entrances
The excursion kick-starts with a hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic 1 hour and 20 minutes travel time to our first destination. Enjoy views of frost-covered peaks, lagoons, and fields of corn and potatoes during the trip.
Our initial stop is Moray, a historic agricultural site, noticeable for its circular Andean terraces etched into the earth’s depths…
The excursion kick-starts with a hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic 1 hour and 20 minutes travel time to our first destination. Enjoy views of frost-covered peaks, lagoons, and fields of corn and potatoes during the trip.
Our initial stop is Moray, a historic agricultural site, noticeable for its circular Andean terraces etched into the earth’s depths in a bowl-like form, used for acclimatizing produce to variant climates.
Post Moray, our next stop is the “Salineras” or “Maras Salt Mines”, a town notorious for salt production dating back to pre-Inca era.
3,500 salt pans, strategically hollowed out near the mountain, intercept waterflow via man-made channels.
On our return to Cusco city, we will stop by the vibrant village of “Chinchero”, oft referred to as the birthplace of the rainbow. This location is renowned for retaining the ancient Andean textile tradition.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.