About this experience
You will start your tour in the Chinchero town, one of the most important towns of the Inca Empire located on a terrace at about 3500 masl, where beautiful Andean landscapes surround the place, framed by the calm beauty of the Chicón and Verónica snow-capped mountains. Every Sunday, the town becomes a trade center for products from the neighboring communities. Then visit the archaeological sites in Maras and Moray. Maras presents a surreal view. It is an impressive complex for the exploitation of salt mines. Its big salt deposits were used to trade for other products with other regions of the Empire. 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 ones and could simulate the conditions of various ecological strata of the empire. When the tour is over, you will return to Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
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What is included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Admission to Maras.
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
Not included
- Cusco Touristic Ticket - BTC
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Lunch.
Itinerary and highlights
Chinchero is one of the most representative towns in Cusco where it seems that time has stopped. The city was built on Inca remains and it´s traditions are still perceived in its inhabitants. The population is dedicated to cultivation and livestock, however, tourism is an activity that generates economic income for the inhabitants.
Then 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 at Cusco Historic Center.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: The visit to Maras is subject to changes during the months of December to March due weather reasons (rainy season)
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity
- 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 and Chinchero, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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