Excursion to Pisac Salineras Moray and Ollantaytambo From Cusco
Description
We start by heading to Pisac, there we will first visit the archaeological site that is above the current citadel, where you will see large Inca cultivation terraces, the temple of the sun and one of the largest cemeteries of the time. Then we will drive you to the famous Pisac traditional market, where you will have time to walk around to enjoy the market, to do some shopping. We will continue to the salt mines of Maras called “salineras”. You will be able to appreciate the magnificent landscape and learn how salt is extracted naturally just like the Inca ancestors. Then we will go to Moray. Where you will be able to appreciate some Inca terraces in a circular shape, there are a total of 4 laboratories of which they are enabled to visit. Ollantaytambo is an Inca city built with huge stones. We will visit several sacred and religious sectors such as the temple of the sun and the temple of water. This is a tour without a guide since you can visit the premises freely!
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The Pisac National Archaeological Park is made up of groups of archaeological remains, including platforms, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and portals, channeled watercourses, cemeteries, bridges, etc. The area covered by this group is 4 square kilometers in area. On this area are the ruins occupying the hills, they are presented forming groups of complicated arrangement, while in others isolated constructions of the other groups are noted.
Las Salineras de Maras is made up of more than 3,000 natural salt wells near the town of Maras. Each of the wells have a dimension of 5 square meters. The 3,000 pools are fed by an underground hypersaline spring that originated 110 million years ago during the formation of the Andes Mountains. Currently, these natural salt pools attract hundreds of tourists. The view that you get from this landscape is beautiful. The people of Maras market this salt, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.
The archaeological site of Moray is located on a plain at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains, which is why the climate that is created is temperate and dry at the same time. Perfect for agriculture. But the archaeological site, due to the type of architecture, has various microclimates, therefore, it was optimal for agricultural research during the Inca empire, until today the temperature can be clearly differentiated. In Moray the temperature varies according to the season of the year.
Ollantaytambo is a typical example of the extraordinary urban planning of the Incas. Its cobbled and winding streets, the ruins scattered everywhere and its agricultural terraces are attractions that stand out in themselves and the visitor can appreciate it in all its splendor. Among the ruins, it is recommended to visit the old fortress and the temple, where we can appreciate magnificent views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
This Inca city is located at 3777 meters above sea level, with very beautiful landscapes, where we can see the streets of the time and the bases of the Inca houses. Chinchero has a colonial church that was built on top of an ancient Inca temple and is over 400 years old. Also here we can go to one of the cooperatives in which the native women of the area will teach us the process of dyeing alpaca wool based on herbs and insects to obtain various colors following the ancient techniques of the Incas that are still preserved. alive.
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We will communicate with the passengers to be able to carry out the orderly collection and they can spend an unforgettable moment.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(20)
Rubén is a wonderful guide. He made the tour even more interesting as he kept telling us about and informing us along the way and made additional stops at different points that were very beautiful and also deserved to be visited. He is a very fun and kind person, as well as punctual and a good driver. It is a pleasure to meet people like him; we will keep him in our memories.
It was a wonderful experience. Mr. Rubén is the best. Very reliable, responsible, and committed to making the tour perfect.
Ruben is an excellent guide and driver. During my experience I felt very close to him and his warmth, honesty and heart showed very often. I would recommend him to anyone considering a similar tour. Ruben is open minded and will amend the tour as you would like and tell you different options you could take. Very glad to have done the tour with him. No timido señor!
Great tour with Ruben and his car. We opted for a private tour since we wanted to do both Maras/ Moray and Pisac (which you have to do, it’s amazing!) but we had an appointment in Cuzco in the evening. Ruben was very polite and always on time and keen to show us the area. We booked via Whatsapp, you can find the number on his Website and communication was no problem, but keep in mind it’s much easier if you speak spanish. If you are looking for a reliable company, I can only recommend you go with this one!
Rubén was phenomenal! Very kind and made suggestions based on my interests on additional places to stop and visit. This is a self-guided tour with personal transportation - which was great to have a consistent mode of transportation to see some locations of the Sacred Valley (you will need to purchase a ticket for entry s/70 for a 2 day pass), the natural salt mines and also visited a cultural center as well as an animal sanctuary. You can find tour guides for fee at some of the sites. The tour does end in Ollantaytambo - I did need transportation back to Cusco and Rubén accommodated that for me for an additional fee. All communication with Rubén was in Spanish. Highly recommend!
Attention, punctuality and kindness, is what we take away from Mr. Rubén. Transfers and wonderful tour day, on time and with all the details by Rubén, Excellent tour guide. We are amazed by the Sacred Valley/Urubamba and eager to return! Thank you very much dear Rubén!!!
Rubén was very kind, well-disposed, flexible and very punctual. He showed us the route in a warm, respectful and cheerful way. We visited Chinchero, Maras salt mines, Moray archaeological site and Ollantaytambo. I would have liked to have had a little more time to explore Ollantaytambo and the Chinchero market, however, the tour left me very satisfied.
We have visited Calle Sagrado with Rubén, our very friendly, fun and helpful guide. He is an expert in the area and knows very well what and when to visit, and also finds the best places to take the best photos. He is punctual, with a vehicle in very good condition and always very attentive and flexible. I definitely recommend you for this and other tours in the Cusco area.
Ruben's super taxi service!!! Recommended. Punctual and responsible in handling. I'll take it whenever I can. He told us many stories.
Whenever you look for a guide this is the one. Ruben made everything possibly, the big such as the small things. He is super fun, reliable and tells many cool stories. Can highly recommend.
