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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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
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