Excursion to Moray & Salt Mines with visit centre textil |Private
Description
Houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period and we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour begins with the hotel pick-up and then take a 1-hour and 20-minute tour to our first place of visit, during the trip we will appreciate snowfalls, lagoons, corn and potato fields. The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can see Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of a bowl, were used to adapt products to different climates.
After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”, this town is formerly known as a salt producing center and is believed to date from pre-Inca times. We can find more 3500 Salt ponds strategically carved on the side of the mountain and filled by water channels.
Already back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque town “Chinchero” birthplace of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved. Approximate time of arrival 2:00 pm
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from hotel or airbnb
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
If I returned to Cusco with friends or family, this is one of the tours I'd happily do again. It was relaxed, informative, and offered plenty of opportunities for great photos without feeling staged.
I'm not someone who usually enjoys archaeological sites, but this tour kept my interest because it included culture, nature, and local traditions instead of focusing on history alone.
We want to thank the guide Americo for his warm attention in everything was very informative and very friendly , I highly recommend
The activity was very good. The guide provided quality information about places of interest. Our guide explained each site very well and knew how to manage time appropriately. Great tour. I didn't feel rushed or resentful for not having enough time to explore. I quite liked the tour. They comply with everything offered, and I highlight the kindness and good work of the guide
My favorite part is definitely getting to the salt flats imagine how surprised I was with my partner to see that they were more than 4000 wells very magnificent, the agency chullostravelperu treated us very well, the guide who sent us very fun and well trained😁 My partner already plans another trip with this agency for other destinations🤩
