Moray and Maras salt mines (half day )
Overview
Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Bi-lingual Guide (English & Spanish)
- Tourist transport
✗ Not Included
- Entrance Moray 70 Bring 90 soles in cash
- Entrance to maras salt mines-Bring 20 soles in cash
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Pick up between 8:25 to 9 am depending on the location of your hotel in the center of Cusco city textile factory visit of the town of chinchero only (not archaeological center)
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Stop 2
Moray Complex located 7 kilometers from Maras in the SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, 38 kilometers northwest of Cusco, during the tour we will observe traditional communities surrounded by beautiful landscapes, we will visit the MORAY complex that was an agricultural research center where it was carried out cultivation costs at different heights
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Stop 3
Store visit for salt products
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Stop 4
SALINERAS DE MARAS, which has more than a thousand swimming pools, of various sizes and dimensions, the same ones that belong to local families, who during the dry season take advantage of the salt that is generated to treat it. Yodo and sell them in the market, after our visit, we will return to the city of Cusco, the transport will leave us 2 or 3 blocks from the main square of Cusco.
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entrance Ticket: Partial 70 Soles (2 Days Validity) | Complete 130 Soles (10 Days Validity)
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