Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray and Salineras Guided Tour Sacred Valley tour medio dia
ID: GYG513845-899522
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
The Maras Moray Salineras Tour begins in the town of Maras, also known as the town of the portals.
The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel and then a 1 hour and 20 minute tour to our first place of visit, during the journey we will appreciate snow-capped mountains, lagoons, corn and potato fields.
The first place is Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can appreciate Andean terraces in a circular shape and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the shape of a bowl, they were used to adapt products to different climates.
After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt de Maras”, this town was formerly known as a salt producing center and it is believed that it dates back to pre-Inca times.
We can find more than 3,500 salt ponds strategically carved on the side of the mountain and filled by water channels.
On the way back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque town "Chinchero" birthplace of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved.
Approximate arrival time 2:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Appreciate the salt mines of Maras and the Moray agricultural laboratory
- Find more than 3500 salt ponds
- Visit chinchero birthplace of the rainbow
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
