About this experience
Houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period and we also find the archaeological site of
Moray is famous for its impressive circular terraces, which functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory.
The Maras Salt Mines consist of more than 3,000 pools used for salt extraction since pre-Inca times. Their uniqueness is due to:
Natural saltwater source: An underground spring with a high saline content feeds the pools.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Maras Salt Mines Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a practical day trip from Cusco to the Maras Salt Mines, with route estimates, entry guidance, walking considerations, and an optional Moray stop.
Chinchero Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a rewarding Chinchero day trip from Cusco with practical advice on the road journey, archaeological park hours, Boleto Turístico entry, flexible transport, and respectful visiting.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
What is included
- tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- pick up ffrom your hotel (city center)
- transport
Not included
- meals
- Entrance
Itinerary and highlights
start point
MORAY.
• It is located 7 km. from Maras, two hours from the city of Cusco along the Chinchero route is one of the most spectacular visits where there are circular platforms of different sizes. They are terraces of agricultural experimentation and places of concentration of feminine energy, for which it is considered as a magnetic center of the Pachamama.
SALAS DE MARAS.
• Located northwest of the town of Maras Known by some as "salt mines" they are made up of about 3,000 small wells. Salt has been obtained since pre-Hispanic times through a system for drying the salty water in the sun that occurred from an underground stream. Once the water has evaporated, the salt is ready for sale.
• We will return to Cusco (02:00 PM)
finish point
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotel pick-ups are only possible if they are within the historic center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Amaru Explorer Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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