Maras and Moray Tour (Half Day)
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Maras and Moray Tour (Half Day)
Discover Maras and Moray on a half day tour from Cusco. Visit the impressive salt mines of Maras and the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray, used as an Inca agricultural laboratory. An ideal tour to discover unique landscapes and the advanced engineering of the Inca civilization.
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Opciones del Tour
The tour starts at approximately 08:00 a.m. with pick up from your hotel in Cusco. This panoramic, cultural and archaeological excursion will take you to discover some of the most fascinating places in the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Moray, an impressive archaeological center located 7 km southwest of Maras, famous for its gigantic circular terraces that functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory, where crops were grown in different microclimates.
We will continue to the picturesque town of Maras, located at 3,300 meters above sea level, from where we will have spectacular views of the Urubamba mountain range and the snow-capped peaks of La Verónica and Chicón. Here you will visit its beautiful colonial adobe church, which houses valuable paintings of the Cusco School.
We will then visit the famous Maras salt mines, a complex of more than 3,000 salt wells that are fed by a natural spring. This ancestral salt extraction system is still used by local families, creating a unique and photogenic landscape.
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, culminating an unforgettable experience full of history, culture and Andean landscapes.
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Pick-up and drop-off from hotels located in Puno city center.
The service takes place approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, to ensure a punctual and organized experience.
What’s Included:
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Comfortable and safe tourist transportation throughout the tour.
- Professional bilingual guide service (Spanish / English).
What’s not included:
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC):
- Peruvians: from S/ 40.00
- Foreigners: from S/ 70.00
- Entrance fee to the salt mines of Maras: S/ 10.00 per person.
- Personal expenses and services not mentioned.
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY |
|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer by tourist bus. |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Guided visit to the picturesque town of Chinchero, known for its Inca and colonial heritage. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Guided tour of the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive complex of traditional salt wells. |
| 12:30 PM – 13:30 PM | Visit to the agricultural interpretation center of Moray, famous for its circular Inca terraces. |
| 13:30 PM – 14:30 PM | Return by tourist bus to the city of Cusco. |
Recommendations:
- Wear sneakers or light, comfortable walking shoes.
- Stay well hydrated throughout the excursion.
- Carry a raincoat or long poncho, especially in the rainy season.
- Wear shirts and long pants for comfort and protection.
- Don’t forget sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
- Bring a camera or camcorder to capture the best moments.
- Have on hand, cash in bills and low denomination coins (soles or dollars).
Being well prepared will help you enjoy your experience to the fullest.
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Una experiencia peruana única
Reservé este tour a última hora en el sitio de Viator. Pensamos que el tour era excelente relación calidad-precio. Nos recogieron en nuestro hotel. Estuve en contacto con Ronald a través de whatsup, él es muy organizado y contestado rápidamente. Nuestro guía era Yeferson. Él es conocedor, habla muy buen inglés y entregó la historia con un buen sentido del humor. Yeferson es una delicia absoluta y no podríamos haber deseado una mejor guía. Disfrutamos del viaje en barco a las islas y recomendamos este tour encarecidamente.
A unique Peruvian experience
I booked this tour at the last minute on the Viator site. We thought the tour was excellent value for money. We were picked up at our hotel. I was in contact with Ronald via whatsup, he is very organized and answered quickly. Our guide was Yeferson. He is knowledgeable, speaks very good English and delivered the story with a good sense of humor. Yeferson is an absolute delight and we could not have wished for a better guide. We enjoyed the boat trip to the islands and highly recommend this tour.
Uma experiência peruana única
Reservei esse passeio de última hora no site da Viator. Achamos que o passeio tinha uma excelente relação custo-benefício. Fomos buscados em nosso hotel. Entrei em contato com Ronald via whatsup, ele é muito organizado e respondeu rapidamente. Nosso guia foi Yeferson. Ele é bem informado, fala inglês muito bem e contou a história com um bom senso de humor. Yeferson é absolutamente encantador e não poderíamos ter desejado um guia melhor. Gostamos muito da viagem de barco para as ilhas e recomendamos muito esse passeio.
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Hotel en Chivay era bueno, así como todas las comidas proporcionadas. La cena en Chivay fue divertida con la música y bailes tradicionales. La visita al baño termal fue genial.
Cuidado que no es tan fácil ver volar a los cóndores, solo vimos uno.
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Cuidado com o fato de que não é tão fácil ver os condores voando, só vimos um.
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