DAY 1: Maras Moray Tours
At 8:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel and begin our adventure towards Chincheros.
In Chinchero at 3780 meters above sea level we will visit its traditional market and be part of its culture and crafts.
Continuing on, we will go towards the circular terraces of Maras Moray and take a colorful tour, passing through very typical towns and beautiful landscapes that we can enjoy. Moray is a set of enormous terraces that overlap concentrically in a gigantic hole, these beautiful terraces served in the Inca era as an agricultural laboratory “Greenhouse Prototype”.
Finally we will visit the Salineras located northwest of the town of Maras, which consist of about 2,000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², exploited since the Inca era, the Colonial era and which are still exploited by the locals.
After our visit we will return to the city of Cusco.
We recommend bringing
If you are going to visit the Sacred Valley and Maras Moray on consecutive days, it is only necessary to buy the Partial tourist ticket, since it is valid for 2 days.
If you are going to stay for more than 2 days and visit several tourist areas, it is advisable to buy the General tourist ticket.
During the rainy season from February to March, September to December, bring a raincoat.
Bring sunscreen,
Additional Information
Which places to visit on the Maras Moray and Salineras Tour:
Chincheros: Chinchero is located approximately 30 minutes from Cusco, it was the birthplace of the Peruvian independence hero Mateo Pumacahua in 1814, it is located at an altitude of 3754 meters above sea level. Declared as Historical Heritage of Peru on December 28, 1972, the archaeological park has an area of 34,800 hectares, the Archaeological Zone was built by the Inca Tupac Yupanqui, who planned the construction of palaces for the elite.
Maras Moray: located about 7 km southwest of Maras. These are gigantic natural holes in the surface of the ground that were used to build agricultural terraces or platforms with their respective irrigation channels. It is known as a biological experimental station that was quite advanced for its time and that helped the inhabitants of that time.
Salineras: “salt mines”. Made up of about 3,000 small pits with an average area of about 5 m², during times of drought they are filled or “irrigated” every 3 days with salt water that emanates from the earth’s surface located at the top of the pits, so that when the water evaporates, the salt contained in it gradually solidifies, then the salt is beaten and thus granulated.
Finally we will return to the city of Cusco at approximately 2:30 pm.
Tour Details
- Physical classification : Easy (2/5)
- Activities: Hiking, cultural, archaeology, gastronomy, nature, landscapes, flora and fauna, mountains, snow-capped mountains
- Accommodation: We have Economy, Standard, Superior, Deluxe hotels, with single, double, triple or family accommodation; Reservations.).
- Group Size : Large groups, custom groups and private services.
- When to travel : All year round
Tour Summary
- 8:30 am pick up from your hotel.
- 9:00 departure towards Chinchero.
- 10:00 am visit to Chinchero.
- 12:00 am visit Moray.
- 1:30 am visit Salineras Viewpoint.
- 2:00 pm return to Cusco.
- 3:00 end of services.
FAQS
Tour Maras Moray y Salineras 1/2 dia
Why Aremika Travel?
We are a team specialized in providing Tourist Services, establishing our headquarters of operations in the Immortal City, Navel of the World CUSCO.
We have the experience and the professionals who are part of our team to meet the requirements of all the programs and activities that we put at your disposal, to provide you with the best moments and unforgettable trips during the time of your estimated trip.
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