Peru · Archaeology

6-Hour Moray and Maras Sightseeing Tour from Cusco

6 Hours Round trip from Maras 08656 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the rounded Inca terraces of Moray
  • 02 Visit the Maras Salt Pools and admire their contrasting colours
  • 03 Discover the picturesque town of Maras
  • 04 See viceregal structures with arabesque touches in Maras

Learn how the Incas were outstanding civil and hydraulic engineers, as well as excellent farmers and scientists, through one of their great examples: the rounded terraces of Moray. Visit the Maras Salt Pools and marvel at their contrasting colours on this six-hour tour from Cusco. You will also discover the picturesque town of Maras, where viceregal structures with arabesque touches still stand out.

Learn how the Incas were outstanding civil and hydraulic engineers, as well as excellent farmers and scientists, through one of their great examples: the rounded terraces of Moray.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Maras, the Salt Pools, and Moray Terraces

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.

  • Head towards Maras, founded in the 16th century by the Spanish. It held great importance during the viceregal period. Today, it is a picturesque town where viceregal structures with arabesque touches still stand out.

  • Visit the Maras Salt Pools, one of the most attractive sites for travellers because of the contrast of their colours, their vast extension, and, above all, the production methods that are still used in the 21st century.

  • See how the Incas were great architects and remarkable agricultural and hydraulic engineers. The impressive circular terraces of Moray, full of mystery and complexity, are proof of this.

Optional: Visit the weavers of Chinchero (Andean weavings), applicable only for private tours.

End of the tour.

Moray terraces, Maras Salt Pools, picturesque town of Maras, Chinchero weavers

Where this trip takes you

Moray terraces, Maras Salt Pools, picturesque town of Maras, Chinchero weavers

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Maras 08656 4 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Moray tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Entrance fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Maras 08656, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Maras 08656.

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