Come and discover the Maras and Moray Cusco tour where you can discover the Maras salt mines and take in the scenery and be amazed but the way the salt mines cling to the edge of the cliff stretching down the valley.
Then explore the Moray terraces, Moray is an Inka sight which sits at 3500 metres. Moray is home to many unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions. The largest circle is around 30 m deep.
The Maras and Moray Cusco tour starts at around 8am, once we have picked everyone up we start to make our way to Maras.
To sum up the Maras and Moray tour, we will take in breathtaking views of the salt mines clinging to the cliff edges of the canyon and mysterious circular Inca ruins.
We also include Maras and Moray in our VIP Sacred Valley Tour.
We will pick you up from your hotel/hostel
Drop off will be around the Plaza de Armas
Departure time does vary depending on the location of your hotel/hostel we aim to pick you up at 8 am, the exact time will be confirmed once your Cusco hostel/hotel has been confirmed to us.
On our Maras and Moray Cusco Tour, you can expect to take away some amazing memories of beautiful sights!
You’ll be amazed by the Salt Mines of Maras as they grip to the canyons flowing down the valley. You’ll be stood in amazement as you view the Inka rings of Moray. You’ll be stumped when you find out that no one really knows the true purpose of Moray and you’ll be full of excitement as you try to work it out, or listen to your guides take on what he belives Moray was actually used for.
You’ll have memorable taking in both nature and history!
Salt mines of Maras Cusco, a picturesque town surrounded by stunning landscapes and some of Cusco’s finest mountains. There are thousands of salt pools clinging to the canyon. These salt mines are now evaporated, but they were once said to be used pre Inka times.
The colours of the salt ponds scattered down the side of the canyon make them an incredible sight to see.
We’ll be taking you to the best viewpoint for that breathtaking gram shot.
Moray is a mysterious Inka archaeological site where the ruins are circular terraces. The circular terraces of Moray in Cusco is said to be used to grow a variety of different crops.
As you descend down the terraces of Moray, you’ll feel the temperature change in this 15th century Inca Agricultural. You will then see how these terraces would have been perfect for growing crops especially potatoes which they have over 2000 different types here in Peru.
Scientists have examined this Inka site and they also examined the soil on the different terraces. They have decided that the soil came from different locations within Peru. This has also led to the inescapable conclusion that Moray and the Terraces were perhaps used as an agricultural testing station, with each level having its own microclimate.
Be prepared to explore the magic of this mysterious sight.
There is a lot of information online about Moray and there is also a lot of different takes on what it was used for. The one we like to go with is the terraces were used for the crop.
This is a great article if you want to read more about Moray.
This was a cool tour, I loved exploring the salt lakes. Thank you for a great trip
What a cool trip, I loved the view at the salt mines. This has to be one of my favourite trips in Cusco. The terraces were cool too and fun to explore