From Cusco: Salt mines of Maras and Moray half day – Cusco, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

The tour starts with the pick up from the hotel at 8:00 a.m., located within the historic center of Cusco. We will travel to Chinchero where we will visit the textile interpretation center.
Continuing with the tour we will visit the agricultural laboratory of “Moray” where we will find agricultural terraces for experimental purposes.
Our next destination to stop will be the salt mines “Salineras de Maras” that have been exploited since the Inca period. Located on the hillside this fascinating place where the Incas took advantage of a salt water spring and turned the mountainside into evaporation chambers.
Return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 3:00 p.m.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Marvel at the green landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
Learn the whole process of elaboration of the salt of Maras.
Learn about the management and agricultural techniques during the Inca period.
Take pictures of the agricultural terraces of Moray and Salineras de Maras.

Discover top places to stay, exciting tours, and unforgettable events in Peru, and popular cities like Cusco, and Lima.