Cusco: Half Day Tour Maras+ Moray
ID: GYG847778-1340239
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Explore Maras and the salt mines in half a day! Discover unique landscapes, history and Inca culture in a fascinating tour, book now and live this unforgettable experience!
We pick you up at your hotel at 8:30 a.m. to head to Moray. The drive will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and is incredibly breathtaking. You will drive through snow-capped Andean peaks, lush yellow wheat fields and traditional Andean villages. Finally you will arrive at the fascinating terraces of Moray, which consists of three amphitheater-like terraces built by the Incas. These terraces, dug deep into the earth in the shape of a bowl, are believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimum conditions for cultivation.
After exploring Moray, you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which are only 2 miles away. Maras, which dates back to colonial times, was considered a salt-producing center. On the mountainside there are more than 3,000 salt pools, which are filled daily with a small stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves a shiny mosaic of salt. The salt mines are a great place to take pictures and capture the incredible beauty of the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.
We pick you up at your hotel at 8:30 a.m. to head to Moray. The drive will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and is incredibly breathtaking. You will drive through snow-capped Andean peaks, lush yellow wheat fields and traditional Andean villages. Finally you will arrive at the fascinating terraces of Moray, which consists of three amphitheater-like terraces built by the Incas. These terraces, dug deep into the earth in the shape of a bowl, are believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimum conditions for cultivation.
After exploring Moray, you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which are only 2 miles away. Maras, which dates back to colonial times, was considered a salt-producing center. On the mountainside there are more than 3,000 salt pools, which are filled daily with a small stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves a shiny mosaic of salt. The salt mines are a great place to take pictures and capture the incredible beauty of the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.
Highlights
- Cusco: Discover Maras and the salt mines in a half day full of magic!
- Cusco: Half day adventure! Maras and Salineras await you.
- Cusco: A quick tour to Maras: History and landscapes in one day!
- Cusco: Explore Maras and the impressive salt mines in half a day!
- Cusco: Experience the Inca culture on a half-day tour to Maras!
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.