From Cusco: Moray, Maras, and Salt Mines Half-Day Tour

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Explore the Sacred Valley on a half-day tour from Cusco. Visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero, the fascinating terraced landscape of Moray, and the Salineras salt mines.

Highlights

  • Discover the charming Andean village of Chinchero and its workshop
  • See the preserved colonial architecture and fine stone buildings in Maras
  • Admire the idyllic farmlands and visit a weaving workshop in Chinchero
  • Explore the fascinating terraced landscape and irrigation system at Moray
  • Visit the extraordinary Salineras salt mines, made up of 3,000 small pools

Description

Discover the hidden treasures of the Sacred Valley on this half-day Moray and Salt Mines tour from Cusco. Admire idyllic farmlands and visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero and its workshop. Be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and head to Chinchero, located at 3,762 meters above sea level. Visit a weaving workshop, where local artisans continue the Quechua tradition. See how they use natural plants to extract colors for their Andean art. Continue to Moray, located at 3,450 meters above sea level. Marvel at the fascinating terraced landscape and irrigation system. Next, visit the village of Maras and see the preserved colonial architecture and fine stone buildings. Head to the extraordinary Salineras salt mines, made up of 3,000 small pools. Explore this historic site that dates back to pre-Incan times and still produces salt that is processed and distributed in the region.

Includes

Pick up from the hotel in Cusco. Visit Chinchero weaving workshop. Tour of the terraced landscapes of Moray. Exploration of the Salineras salt mines

Excludes

Food and Drinks Entrance ticket to Moray (70 soles, can be purchased on site) Entrance ticket to the salt mines (20 soles, can be purchased in Maras) Tips

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