About this experience
Your day will start with a tour that takes approximately one and a half hours, to visit the Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines. Morays archaeological vestiges are composed of mysterious concentric circular terraces which, according to some scholars, would be an agricultural research center. The higher external terraces would be at a higher temperature than the inner terraces and could simulate the conditions of the different ecological strata of the empire. Maras is a surreal view. It is near Moray and it is an impressive salt exploitation complex. Its huge salt deposits were used to trade them for other products with other parts of the empire. You will return to your hotel at the end of the tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Admission to Maras.
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
- Pick up and Drop off
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Cusco Tourist ticket
Itinerary and highlights
Visit the archaeological remains of Maras. It is a surreal sight. Located so close to Moray and is an impressive complex of salt mining. They are large deposits of salt used for exchange for other products with other regions of the empire.
The archaeological site of Moray consists of mysterious concentric circular terraces that for some investigators would be an agricultural research center.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Pick-up from hotels located in Urubamba. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LimaTours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Note: the visit to Maras does not operate from December to March due to rainy season. Moray is visited all throughout the year
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- To visit Moray , it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
- You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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