Mines Salineras

Visit with us the archaeological center of Moray located in the sacred valley of the Incas and the salt mines of Maras in a half day tour

In this incredible tour you will pass through beautiful high Andean landscapes and towns, you will know 2 of the Cusco's wonders, the Salineras de Maras ( the entrance ticket for this specific place is not included in our service and the cost is 10 soles por person) and the circular agricultural terraces of Moray ( ( the entrance ticket for this specific place is not included in our service and the cost is 70 soles por person). Our exclusive service will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this full day tour from Cuzco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cuzco. This half day tour experience to Moray & Salt Mines offer stunning scenery of snow-capped mountains of the Andes.

Enjoy astonishing views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and explore an ancient agricultural laboratory center and the impressive Maras Salt Mines. These heritages are the living example of the World’s admired Inca engineering and we’ll show you everything about them! Here’s what to expect: • Visit the most unique sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. • Explore Moray, an ancient agricultural center used to enhance crop production. • Enjoy the colonial village of Maras and its famous Salt Mines, thousands of salt ponds worked since pre-Columbian times. • Travel with a professional tour guide for a singular perspective of the significance of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Get to know another side of Cusco’s history and experience the beautiful cultural expression of the Sacred Valley with an expert!

The best Complete Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Chinchero, moray, Salinera de Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq in one day. Leaving 7 am and we finish the tour at 7 pm, with our professional guides

This tour on ATV is designed for families, groups, friends, etc., who are looking for adventure no experience is needed. Visiting the most typical and traditional places in Cusco, Moray terraces, Maras village and salt mines of Maras. This tour can be combined with zip line.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel and then make a journey of 1 hour and 20 minutes to our first place of visit, during the journey we will appreciate snow-capped mountains, lagoons, corn and potato fields. The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can appreciate Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of a bowl, were used to adapt products to different climates. After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”, this town is formerly known as a salt producing center and is believed to date from pre-Inca times. We can find more than 3500 salt beds strategically carved next to the mountain and that are filled by water channels. Already back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque village “Chinchero” cradle of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved.

Maras and Moray are incredible places. Maras is home to salt mines. Moray has ruins in the form of the Roman Coliseum. On this Maras Moray tour, you will visit the sites that were used for experimentation and investigation of many different agricultural products.

Traditional circuit Maras Moray ATVs salt mines with ATVs of 250cc, 300cc and 350cc super comfortable honda machines specially made for you, enjoy the beautiful outdoor landscape on ATVs

Between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. we will pick you up from your respective hotels to drive you to the town of Maras, a picturesque community with beautiful landscapes; Moray; agricultural research center and Salineras, where we find a source of salt water from which salt is obtained by the evaporation process.

Two of the most important tourist centers in the city of Cusco are Maras and Moray. In these places, you can appreciate parts of our ancient culture through its different stages, including pre-Inca, Inca, colonial, and republican periods. During the tour, we will visit the Salt Mines or Salineras, which consist of approximately 2,000 small pools fed by a salty spring that flows from the mountain. We will also explore the Moray Archaeological Complex, a unique archaeological site in the region. It consists of giant natural depressions that were used by the Incas, who built agricultural terraces or platforms with irrigation channels, essentially creating a prototype of a greenhouse.

In this visit we will know a part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, among them Chinchero, Maras Moray and Las Salineras, for this excursion we have guides prepared on the route and mobility with a qualified driver and the certifications for a calm and safe trip. Moray and salt mines enchant locals and strangers alike for their landscaping beauty and their houses even from the Colonial era.

The passion of our team of professionals to make our clients' travel experience a personalized and unforgettable experience. The tour of the Maras-Moray salt mines includes a visit to a rescue center for endemic animals, a place where we can learn about (Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and huanacos), and the importance of the Andean condor. We visited the Maras salt mines and the Inca MORAY agricultural experimentation center. We do our tour in small groups of no more than 10 people, which guarantees a more personalized experience. We pick up our clients at the hotel and return them to their hotel at the end. the tour.

This ATV tour is designed for those seeking a unique group experience, ideal for families, friends, and groups. During the tour, you will visit some of the most iconic and traditional sites in the Cusco region, such as the archaeological site of Moray, the picturesque village of Maras, and the impressive Maras salt mines. Lasting just a few hours, this activity is perfect for those looking to combine fun, adventure, and acclimatization, while exploring the natural and cultural beauty of the area in an exciting and safe way. An ideal tour for those seeking an authentic and memorable experience.

The tour begins in the town of Maras also known as the village of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco It houses the most important salt mines of the Inca era, being exploited from the incanato to the present, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates with a terrace system.

Houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period and we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca

We offer small groups for the tour. Comfort and punctuality. Pick up from your hotel (near the main square) Personal assistance. We provide information one night before departure at your hotel or by WhatsApp

Delve into the ancient wisdom of the Incas at the Moray terraces. Marvel at the spectacular man-made salt mines of Maras. Join us for a live cultural demonstration of current day weaving practices in a local weaving center. Take time out for this breathtaking half-day tour just a short bus ride away from Cusco. Experience the unparalleled views of the andeas and the unmatched injenouity of man.

If you arrive to Cusco and you have a few days, this circuit is perfect since in a full day you will visit the salt mines of Maras, Andenes de Moray, the Ruins of Ollantaytambo and the Ruins of Pisac. In the tour you can see beautiful landscapes and appreciate the sacred valley of the Incas to the maximum.