Maras, Moray & Chinchero: Half Day Group Tour from Cusco
Join us on an unforgettable journey to the Maras Moray Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you on a 1.5-hour drive to the magnificent salt mines of Maras. Witness how the locals have been harvesting salt here since pre-Inca times and take in the impressive views of the natural source of salt water located at an altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level.
Next, we will drive to Maras Town where you will witness the colonial-era stone carved frames that adorn the main access of each house. Be amazed by the family shields that have been carved on the properties since they were originally built.
Our next stop is the Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray, where you will experience a unique and intriguing agricultural marvel. See how the Incas worked on adapting products and farming seeds to different ecological altitudes, all within this distinctive style and landscape.
On the way back, we will visit the Temple of Chinchero, a place that reflects the symbiosis of two religions that merged during the evangelization process. Admire the fresh paintings inside the temple and the ancient Inca buildings on which it was built. On Sundays, you can experience the mass being celebrated in Quechua.
Finally, we will stop at a textile center before concluding our tour, where you can learn about the traditional techniques of weaving and see the exquisite textile designs that are produced in this region. Our Maras Moray tour will end by 1 pm in Cusco, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this stunning Peruvian experience.
