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Maras, Moray & Salineras (Half Day Tour)
Activity Duration (5 hours)
Light
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Join us for a half-day tour to Maras, Moray, and Salineras. This unique tour will take you to some of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Peru.
What you'll do
While they may not be as well-known as some of the other Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and the pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating. 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.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Cusco Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Maras, Moray & Salineras (Half Day Tour) in Cusco, Peru. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Maras
1
Maras
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- The salt mines, or the famous "salt pools" of Maras are located in the rural community of Pichingoto. This site is highly recommended for photography lovers because of its impressive landscape that stretches out in all of its splendor. It is also perfect for hikers and mountain bikers, since this trail connects the salt mines with the villages of Tarabamba and Pichingoto.
- Highlights of this area include the Moray archaeological site, a sort of amphitheater formed of various circular terraces. Also worth visiting is the Sanctuary of Tiobamaba, a colonial church built of adobe that houses paintings from Cusco such as The Last Supper.
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Moray
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Everywhere you look in Cusco you can see how advanced the Incas were in their agricultural techniques, such as the terracing system and irrigation using aqueducts. In Moray, for example, they used circular terraces that demonstrate the high level of culture the Inca civilization achieved.
- Moray is 4.5 miles from the town of Maras and 39 miles from Cusco. The main feature that impresses travelers is its system of circular agricultural terraces, which are up to 330 feet deep. They are build using retaining walls connected by an irrigation system.
- Moray can be considered a crop lab– they used the terraces to create micro-climates and grow various products.
This concludes the tour.
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