Salt Mines of Maras & Moray
Overview
About
The Salt Mines of Maras and Moray are a fascinating attraction.
What you'll do
During the tour, you 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.
You 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.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Salt Mines of Maras & Moray in Cusco, Peru. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Salinas de Maras
- We will visit the Salt Mines, located to the northwest of the town of Maras. They consist of about 2,000 small pools, which have been exploited since the Inca period as a means of economic exchange and are still being worked by the locals today.
- It is said that the mountain holds salt mines inside, with a salty spring that flows from the mountain. During the dry season, this water is used to fill the pools every three days for a month, in a process resembling "irrigation," allowing the salt to gradually solidify. Later, the salt undergoes a process for consumption in the region.
Moray
We will visit the Moray Archaeological Complex, located about 7 km southwest of Maras and 53 km from Cusco, at an altitude of 3,385 meters above sea level. It is a unique archaeological site in the region. The site consists of giant natural depressions that were used by the Incas, who built agricultural terraces or platforms with their respective irrigation channels. It is essentially a prototype of a greenhouse. The largest depression has a depth of 150 meters, and the average height of the terraces is 1.80 meters, with space between each of them.
This concludes the tour.
