Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour

Explore ancient salt extraction sites nestled in canyon slopes and enigmatic circular ruins of the Incas: immerse yourself in the wonders of Peru's Sacred Valley during this excursion to Moray and Maras, departing from Cusco.

Itinerary for the Moray and Maras Excursion

After being collected from your accommodation at 8:20 am, you will set out from Cusco towards the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas, a captivating area in the Peruvian Andes where numerous Incan archaeological treasures await discovery.

Your first destination will be the charming town of Maras, enveloped by breathtaking mountain scenery. This location is renowned for its salineras, or salt evaporation ponds, which have been utilized for salt production since the pre-Inca era. The stunning array of colored pools, cascading in terraces down the canyon, provides a striking visual experience, made even more impressive from the viewpoint.

Next, your journey continues to Moray, home to a fascinating archaeological site. The circular agricultural terraces, known as andenes, are believed to have been developed by the Incas to simulate various microclimates for crop cultivation. You’ll have ample opportunity to wander the site for an hour, taking in its rich historical significance.

Concluding this enriching exploration of the Sacred Valley, you will return to Cusco’s historical center, where you will be conveniently dropped off at approximately 2:30 pm near Plaza de Armas.

Cusco Tourist Card

For those interested in acquiring the entrance ticket to Moray in advance of the tour, consider obtaining the Cusco Tourist Card, which grants access to key attractions in both the city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Pickup Locations

The tour offers convenient pickup from these selected areas in Cusco:

• Historical center of Cusco (San Blas neighborhood, Calle Nueva Alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, and Huascar).
• Santa Ana (only for the temple of Santa Ana).
• Recoleta (only up to the temple of Recoleta and adjacent streets).
• Zaguán del Cielo.
• Lucrepata.
• Wanchaq (the Pachacuteq oval, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, and Plaza Tupac Amaru).
• Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

If your hotel is not situated in one of these locations, you will receive precise directions to a nearby meeting point close to Plaza de Armas in Cusco.