Moray Maras Half-day Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel between 8:00 a.m. and 8:20 am and head to the farming laboratory in Moray. This beautiful drive is about one hour and 30 minutes approximately. On your drive, you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat, and some villages. Finally, you will arrive at Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.

When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away to the salt mines of Maras. This village is known as a former salt-producing center and is thought to date back all the way to pre-Incan times. There are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside that are filled daily by a stream of water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you wish to see something different than the ruins.

Once you are done with the visit, you will head back to Cusco City in time to enjoy some lunch on your own.