Tour of Maras, Moray & Salineras

Guided Humantay Lake full-day tour

Duration:

Full Day

Location:

Cusco

Difficulty:

easy

Availability:

All year

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Tour of Maras, Moray & Salineras from Cusco

The Maras, Moray and Salt Mines tour from Cusco is designed for travelers interested in history, culture, and Andean landscapes. This excursion combines visits to traditional villages with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley region.

The tour includes the archaeological site of Moray, known for its circular agricultural terraces that reflect the advanced farming techniques developed by the Incas. It also visits the town of Maras and the nearby Salineras salt mines, where salt has been extracted through traditional methods for generations. This experience offers insight into Inca agricultural innovation and local artisanal production in the Cusco region.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Maras – Moray – Salineras (7-Hour Tour – Group Service)

On this tour, we will visit traditional Andean towns known for their colonial architecture and cultural heritage. We begin with a visit to the archaeological site of Moray, famous for its circular agricultural terraces that reach depths of up to 150 meters. According to historians, these structures functioned as an important Inca agricultural laboratory. The terraces were built with irrigation channels, and each level creates a distinct microclimate. One of the most notable features is the temperature variation between the upper and lower sections, which can differ by up to 15°C.

We will then continue to the colonial town of Maras, a community that preserves Andean traditions and customs. Here, you can observe its colonial-style architecture and stone doorways that reflect its historical importance. Finally, we will visit the Salineras de Maras, a complex of salt ponds that remain in operation today. Local families have extracted salt from these mines using traditional methods since pre-Hispanic times.

At the end of the tour, we will return to Cusco and transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (not included)

Meals included: none

Maximum Height: 3500 msnm

Walking time: Full Day

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation

  • Professional tour guide

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets

  • Drinks (except those mentioned in the itinerary)

  • Meals

  • Snacks

  • Phone calls

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips / gratuities

  • Travel insurance

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