Maras and Moray Tour
The Maras and Moray tour it is a half day excursion in Cusco, in the first part a stop is made in the town of Chinchero in this place we will appreciate its textiles produced in an artisan way, art acquired from generation to generation, then we go to the Moray archaeological site where we can appreciate circular terraces, terraces that had been used in Inca times as a greenhouse or agricultural experimentation center, on this tour we will also visit the Maras Salt Mines, made up of thousands of water wells, used from pre-Inca times to the present to obtain salt for consumption.
Overview
TOUR MARAS MORAY
DURATION: 1/2 DAY
TIMETABLE:
- DEPARTURE: 08:30 HRS.
- RETURN: 15:00 HRS.
ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT:
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF MORAY.
- SALT MINES OF MARAS.
Itinerary
ITINERARY:
In the morning at 08:30 hrs. approx. We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation to start the tour of Maras Moray, we will go by bus to the archaeological attraction of Moray.
On the way we will make a stop in the town of Chinchero, since this is characterized by its artisanal textile production with techniques acquired from generation to generation since Inca times, you can visit a textile center to appreciate these processes of obtaining colors based on natural products for the dyeing of different wools, either llama or alpaca.
After Chinchero we went in our transport to the archaeological park of Moray, agricultural terraces of type or circular form the only ones in circular shape of all the Inca constructions referred to terraces, the function that fulfilled was that of an experimental type site for the obtaining and domestication of products and varieties both corn, the potato, the olluco among others. In addition, we can appreciate a scenic beauty of mountains, snow-capped mountains considered apus or deities in Inca times.
Then we go to the salt mines of Maras, characterized mainly by the existence of water sources with sodium chloride that come from the mountain which make possible the existence of salt at more than 3000 meters above sea level. Salt production grounds in an approximate amount of 3800 which make this attraction have an exceptional scenic beauty.
Culminating our tour, we will return to the city of Cusco and rest after this pleasant experience.
Included
INCLUDES:
- Pick up from hotel.
- Tourist transport.
- Professional English and Spanish guide.
Not Included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance to all tourist points (tourist ticket USD 20.00 and entrance to Maras USD 7.00).
- Feeding.
- Tips.
What To Bring
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport or ID.
- Wear slippers or light shoes.
- Bottle of water.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera or camcorder.
- Have on hand money of low denomination soles or dollars.
Prices
COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
| TYPE OF TOURIST | TOUR COST |
| ADULT | USD 18.00 |
| STUDENT (UNDER 17 YEARS OLD) | USD 15.00 |
| CHILD (UNDER 11 YEARS OLD) | USD 15.00 |
The cost of the tour is in shared service, you will be part of a group on the tour. You can also check with the agency the cost of the private service, for more information you can write to libertyperutravel@gmail.com
COST OF THE TOUR IN PRIVATE SERVICE, COST FOR THE WHOLE GROUP:
| TYPE OF TOURIST | FROM 1 to 6 People | From 7 to 18 people | From 19 to 30 people |
| ADULT | USD 200.00 | USD 240.00 | USD 290.00 |
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