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Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Half Day Adventure
Maras
About
The Maras and Moray Salt Mines Tour starts in the town of Maras also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco, it houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period, being exploited since the Inca period until today, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates was carried out with a system of terraces.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual guide
Hotel pick up in Cusco
Round trip transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals not mentioned
Boleto turistico
Maras
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel between 8 to 9 am and then make a journey of 1 hour and 20 minutes to our first place of visit, during the journey we will appreciate snowy, lagoons, corn and potato fields.
The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can appreciate Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of bowls, were used for adaptation of products to different climates.
After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”. This town is known in ancient times as a salt producing center and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times.
We can find more than 3500 salt ponds strategically carved on the side of the mountain and filled by water channels.
On our way back to Cusco we will pass through a picturesque village “Chinchero” birthplace of the rainbow, this village is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved.
Approximate time of arrival: 3:00 p.m.
The Maras and Moray Salt Mines Tour starts in the town of Maras also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco, it houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period, being exploited since the Inca period until today, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates was carried out with a system of terraces.
