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Cus-09 : Maras and Moray Marvels – Secrets of the Salt Terraces

From $23 • 7 hours • IZI PERU • Cusco, Peru, Urubamba • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The "Maras and Moray Marvels – Secrets of the Salt Terraces" tour offers a full-day exploration of two remarkable sites near Cusco, Peru. Over the course of seven hours, participants will visit the ancient agricultural terraces of Moray and the iconic salt pans of Maras, gaining insights into the area's rich cultural and agricultural history. This tour is well-suited for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone interested in understanding the traditional practices of the Andean communities. A distinctive feature of this experience is the opportunity to learn from a professional guide, accredited by the Peruvian government, who provides in-depth knowledge in either Spanish or English, enhancing the overall understanding of these unique landscapes. The tour includes transportation from your accommodation in Cusco and concludes in the city center, making it convenient for travelers.

Inclusions

Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco.
Tourist Transportation
Professional Guide, accredited by the Peruvian Government.
Guided Tour in Spanish or English language.
Drop Off, ends in the center of the city of Cusco.

Exclusions

Breakfast and Dinner
Tourist Ticket S/70 – to S/.120 - You must either purchase the tourist ticket or present the one you have already bought with any other tour.
Salinas Entrance S/. 10

Itinerary

ITINERARY

The tour begins by picking you up at your hotel, immediately on our bus we will depart towards the sacred valley along an alternate route to visit.

MORAY, is 49.3 km from Cusco and is a unique archaeological group of its kind. These are gigantic natural depressions or holes in the surface of the land, which were used to build terraces or agricultural platforms with irrigation channels in the surrounding areas. The most interesting thing is the difference in average annual temperature between the top and the bottom of the depressions, which reaches up to 15°C in the 30-meter-deep depression.
MARAS, we will visit the famous salt mines known by some as "salt mines" which are made up of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², during the dry season they are filled or "watered" every 3 days with water salty water that emanates from a natural spring located at the top of the wells so that, as the water evaporates, the salt contained in it gradually solidifies (50 min.)
We will begin the return to the city of Cusco.

Arrival in Cusco, we will leave you very close to the main square so you can go to lunch at the restaurant you like.

Please Note

Reservations can be made until 6:00 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.