From Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Maras Salt Mines Tour

Highlights

• Discover the ancestral process of alpaca wool production in Chinchero
• Admire stunning views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range in Maras
• Explore the impressive Moray archaeological site with a guide
• Visit the Maras Salt Mines and learn about traditional salt harvesting

Description

Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel by tourist transportation toward the northwest of Cusco. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes and pass through charming traditional villages. Make your first stop in Chinchero, where you will discover the ancestral process of alpaca wool production, including washing, spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving techniques used to create beautiful and colorful handmade textiles. Continue to the village of Maras, where you can admire stunning views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, including the snow-capped peaks of Chicon and La Verónica. Visit Moray, an impressive archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas. This unique site is believed to have served as an agricultural research center, where ancient farmers experimented with different microclimates to improve crop cultivation. Next, explore the fascinating Maras Salt Mines, a collection of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been used since Inca times. Today, local communities continue to harvest salt using traditional methods passed down through generations. After completing your visit, begin your return journey to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 2:30 p.m., concluding a memorable experience filled with history, culture, and extraordinary Andean landscapes.

Includes

Hotel pick up from your accommodation in Cusco Tourist transportation Professional English–Spanish-speaking guide

Excludes

Cusco Tourist Ticket (S/ 70.00) Entrance fee to the Maras Salt Mines (S/ 20.00) Meals

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund