Day Tour to Maras Moray and Salt Flats from Cusco
Description
Explore the fascinating towns and villages around Cusco without the hassle of driving or figuring out bus timetables. Head for Maras where you can sample some "chicha" (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. Afterward, visit Salineras to see the striking salt mines.
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Itinerary
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. approx. We will start by visiting a local house located in the community of Chinchero where we will have an exhibition of textiles, techniques rescued by local people practiced in the time of the Incas.
After this visit we will go to the archaeological center of Moray which is located 38 km from the city of Cusco, Moray is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory. Which is made up of 4 muyus or circles, which are concentric circular platforms, the deepest is 80 meters of depression with the lowest platform 36 meters. diameter. Temperature variations ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 ° C per platform are also found within the platforms, which can reproduce up to 20 different types of microclimates.
After this beautiful visit we go to the Salineras de Maras, as their name indicates, they are salt mines made up of around 7000 small pools, each pool producing approximately 50 to 80 kilos of salt per station. These are watered by an underground salt water spring, this process is completely natural and lasts almost two months for a growing season, Maras Salt is in high demand and the highest quality variety is Pink mineral salt.
We return to Cusco where our tour ends approx. at 2:00 p.m., thus culminating our tour to the salt mines of Maras.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Passengers will be picked up at the indicated time provided, depending on where your pick-up point is located.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Our guide, Guido, met us once we disembarked the train, and took us on a full day tour . Guido was in absolutely no hurry, took his time explaining the history of Machu piccho. He is an excellent guide and I highly recommend using him , if u plan to visit the natural wonder .
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The tour was very fun and we learned a lot about Peruvian culture. Michael was super competent and charismatic. Thank you
Thank you very much for your review. The Machu Picchu operation is very complicated from an operational standpoint, but your reviews inspire me to continue working with the same integrity I'm doing. Regards, Michael Flores
I am very grateful for the entire experience! Specifically thanks to our guide Michael who was in charge of making sure our visit to Peru was up to par.
Thank you very much for your review. The Machu Picchu operation is very complicated from an operational standpoint, but your reviews inspire me to continue working with the same integrity I'm doing. Regards, Michael Flores
Thank you very much Yupi Travel cusco are great, they helped with any doubt, answer the questions quickly. We feel safe and very knowledgeable all the time at cusco. The guide michael flowers very passionate informed and above all professional. The food too good, and the transport units super clean. We'll be back with you. Thanks for everything.
