Excursion to Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Chinchero Weavers





Description
Discover the majestic sacred valley of the Incas on this half-day tour to Moray and Maras Salt Mines, Chinchero Admire the mountains of the Andes and the lands of the Andean crops and visit the Andean village of chinchero and its textile center
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Itinerary
we will go to the agricultural laboratory of Moray This beautiful trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes On your trip you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush farm fields and some picturesque towns. , finally getting to see the fascinating display of terraces at Moray. Moray has three amphitheater-type terraces made by the Incas. It was thought that these terraces dug deep into the earth in the shape of a circle served to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation. Here is included the time it will take to move from one place to another
After exploring Moray we headed to the salt mines of Maras. This town is known as an ancient center of salt production and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 salt pits dug into the mountainside, which are filled daily with running water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you want to see something other than the archaeological complexes
Finally we return to Chinchero, here we will visit a textile center where local Quechua artisans continue with the use of natural plants to extract colors for the dyeing of their textile art Also here you can buy souvenirs and alpaca and baby alpaca garments and finally before returning to cusco we will visit the archaeological center of chinchero
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
What an amazing excursion. Our guide Reynaldo was amazing. He took time to answer our questions and take us on a fun afternoon. The salt mines are incredible and the alpaca walk was awesome. We got to choose one to walk up to the top of a mountain, where we got pics and then had lunch with a great view!



