Welcome to the wonder of the Andes: Maras and Moray
Located in the beautiful region of Cusco, Peru, Maras and Moray are two tourist destinations that offer a unique experience, combining history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Maras: A village with history and natural beauty
Description: Maras is a small and picturesque colonial village known for its stunning salt terraces, the Salineras de Maras. This place is famous for salt extraction since pre-Incan times and continues to be an important production center today.
Main attractions:
Salineras de Maras: A set of thousands of salt ponds filled with salty water from a nearby spring. The visual spectacle of the white salt ponds contrasting with the Andean landscape is simply breathtaking.
Panoramic views: From Maras, you can enjoy incredible views of the Sacred Valley and the Andes, perfect for photography.
Moray: An Incan agricultural laboratory
Description: Moray is a fascinating archaeological site dating back to the Inca era. It consists of a series of circular terraces built in an amphitheater shape, which were used to experiment with crops at different altitudes and climates.
Main attractions:
Moray Terraces: The impressive circular platforms that descend like stairs allow you to see how the Incas cultivated different agricultural products.
Each level has a different temperature and microclimate, enabling them to research the best ways to grow crops.
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The Maras Moray Full Day Tour offers an exciting opportunity to explore one of the most unique and fascinating archaeological sites in Peru. During the tour, you will have the chance to visit the town of Maras and see the impressive salt pans that have been used for centuries to extract salt from the mountain springs. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Moray archaeological site, which consists of several large circular terraces that were used for agricultural experimentation by the Inca civilization.
In addition to visiting these two incredible sites, the Maras Moray Full Day Tour offers the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Andean mountains and explore the traditional village of Chinchero. This tour is perfect for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural beauty, and is sure to provide an unforgettable experience in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Set out on the Maras Moray Half Day Tour to explore the Incan legacy in agriculture and salt production. Starting from your hotel in the morning, the tour takes you through the scenic Sacred Valley, showcasing the Urubamba mountain ranges and lush valleys.
First, visit the Maras salt mines, an ancient site with nearly 3,000 wells where salt has been harvested since pre-inca times. This area is notable for its unique salt crystallization process and the visually stunning patterns of the pools.
Then, head to Moray, an archaeological site famous for its circular terraces used by the Incas for agricultural experiments. These terraces display the Incas’ advanced understanding of agriculture and microclimates.
The tour concludes in Chinchero, a village known for its vibrant market and rich cultural heritage, including traditional textiles and a historic church built on Inca foundations. This part of the tour offers a deeper connection to the local culture and history.
Opting for a guided tour of the city turned out to be an incredible decision. The tour guide’s extensive knowledge of the city’s history and culture added a whole new dimension to the experience.
