Maras & Moray
Trip summary
The Maras and Moray Tour is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Inca ingenuity and cultural heritage. Just an hour from Cusco, this half-day excursion takes you to two iconic sites in the Sacred Valley, where breathtaking landscapes meet living history and tradition.
Your adventure begins at Moray, a unique Inca agricultural laboratory featuring circular terraces designed to experiment with crops at different altitudes. From there, you’ll visit the Maras Salt Mines, a remarkable complex of over 3,000 salt pools that have been harvested by hand since pre-Inca times, creating a dazzling, almost otherworldly landscape set against the Andean mountains.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking to explore the Inca legacy from an agricultural, scientific, and cultural perspective, all while surrounded by nature and panoramic views.
Places to visit
- Maras Village
- Moray Archaeological Site
- Maras Salt Mines
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Itinerary
- 8:00 a.m. – Hotel Pickup
Our tourist transport will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco to begin the journey northwest into the Sacred Valley. - 9:00 a.m. – Maras Village
Stop to admire the village’s colonial charm, carved doorways, and learn about the history of this community, which still preserves ancestral traditions. - 9:30 a.m. – Moray Archaeological Complex
Explore one of the most remarkable examples of Inca agricultural engineering. Moray features concentric circular terraces that created different microclimates, allowing experimental cultivation of various crops. Your guide will explain how this system worked and its historical significance. - 10:30 a.m. – Maras Salt Mines
Continue to this vast complex of thousands of salt pools, fed by an underground mineral-rich spring. Learn about the traditional method of salt extraction, take stunning photos, and have the opportunity to purchase local products, including the famous pink Andean salt. - 12:00 p.m. – Return to Cusco
Head back to the city, reflecting on the ingenuity of ancient civilizations. - 1:30 p.m. – Arrival in Cusco and End of Tour
Includes
- Pickup from hotel (historic center of Cusco)
- Tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Continuous assistance
Not Included
- Partial or Full Tourist Ticket (required for entry to Moray)
- Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines (paid on site in cash)
- Meals
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Recommendations
- Bring your ID card or passport
- Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing, but bring a jacket (weather can change quickly)
- Wear appropriate shoes for light walking
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Carry a water bottle
- Have cash on hand (for entrance fees or purchases at the salt mines)
- Camera: the landscapes are perfect for photos
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Maras & Moray
Half Day