Excursion to Maras, Moray and Salineras from Cusco
Description
What makes this visit special is the perfect combination of history, culture and unique landscapes in the Sacred Valley. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will discover Moray, an impressive Inca agricultural laboratory where circular platforms show the advanced technology of this civilization. In Maras you will know the charm of a traditional Andean village, with its colonial streets and panoramic views of the mountains. Finally, you will explore the famous Salineras de Maras, a collection of more than 3,000 salt pools used since pre-Inca times, where the tradition of artisanal extraction is still maintained. This tour offers you tourist transport, specialized accompaniment and the opportunity to know three unique destinations in half a day, making it the ideal choice for those who want to make the most of their visit to Cusco and discover the cultural and natural richness of the Andes. Travel with Aremika Travel, a 100% local travel agent and operator in Cusco
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Itinerary
We will visit the artisan center in Chinchero where we will see the Textile and ceramics that were inherited from their ancestors, Chinchero is one of the towns that resisted colonization while preserving its culture.
This town was founded When the Cusqueños left the city of Cusco when the Spaniards arrived. in the old days it was very important for what was declared "Villa of San Francisco de Asís" (Villa: town that brings benefits).
The platforms of Moray are located 7 km from the town of Maras. In the place we will find circular holes with circular platform constructions that were possibly used as an Agricultural laboratory in the time of the Incas. Each terrace maintains its own micro climate, so it can contain up to 20 different types of micro-climates.
Las Salineras or Salt Mines. located northwest of the town of Maras are made up of about 2000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², exploited since the Inca era, Colonial times and still being exploited by the locals.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pickups are made from all downtown hotels in the city. If the hotels are located outside the historic center, a meeting point will be indicated.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
an incredible work of some incredible human beings who were the Incas; there are no words, and this is coming from us, who are from Mexico, where there are great ancient things, but this is on a whole different level
