Maras, Moray & Chinchero Tour from Cusco (Full Day)

Overview

1. Day 1Chinchero - Maras Moray – Salt mine – Ollantaytmbo

1. Day 1Chinchero - Maras Moray – Salt mine – Ollantaytmbo

   Your pick-up time will be from your hotel at 7.00 am and driving toward to amazing town of Chinchero. Start the weaving lesson in one of the organizations of traditional textiles where the ladies will show you the process of elaborating it. If you are interested to obtain hand, make textiles this is the recommended point to get it. Then we will explore the archaeological site and the colonial church full of mural paintings. After that will continuing, to the picturesque town of Maras this community is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level. This is a small community famous for its salt mines which consist of about 3000 small Wells with an average are of about 5m2 from which salt is extracted after a drying process.

   This salt mines, better known as “salineras de Maras”, have been exploited since Incas times as a means of economic Exchange.  7 km from Maras, we will visit the archeological of moray. Here in moray, we will see the greatness of the circular terraces of Inca agriculture.

   Moray is a group of circular terraces which was used as an agricultural experimental, and adaptation center for wild crops. The Incas used it to study the adaptation of the plants to new ecosystems. The overlapping circular Stone rings widen as they rise and it has a total depth of 150 m. after a guide tour on the way back, we will stop for lunch in Urubamba in one of the tourist restaurants. Once finished the lunch we will have to continue to Ollantaytambo in order to visit the important archeological site, considered as living town by specialist and also of the evidences of original Incan basement. Once finished our tour in Ollantaytambo our guide will take back  you to your cusco hotel and drop off you at your hotel.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Sacred Valley, Peru
   • Tour Type: Day tour – Cusco Peru
   • Start/End Time:  Pickup is at 6.30 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary things or follow our guide recommendations

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Bring your original passport or a copy for archaeological site entrances.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain and stone paths.
• Dress in layers, as temperatures vary between Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
• Carry a light jacket or rain poncho, especially during the rainy season.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat due to strong UV radiation.
• Bring a small backpack for water, camera, and personal items.
• Stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Avoid heavy meals and alcohol the night before the tour.
• Carry some cash in Peruvian soles for souvenirs or extra expenses.
• Follow your guide’s instructions at archaeological sites.
• Respect local communities, traditions, and protected heritage areas.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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