Moray and Salt Mines of Maras tour Half Day: From Cusco

1/2 Day

From

20 USD

per person

Duration

5 HOURS

Tour Type

DAILY TOUR

Group Size

18 PEOPLE

Difficulty level

EASY TO MODERATE

Language

ENGLISH SPANISH

Moray and Salt Mines of Maras tour

On the Tour Moray and Salt Mines of Maras in Cusco 2024, you can see the Inca construction they carried out with a series of terraces or terraces for the cultivation of various products such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, quinoa and more.

Perhaps the most beautiful of all was Moray and Maras, a circular system of platforms that survives to this day near there, there are some natural salt wells formed thousands of years ago.

This place is called the Maras salt mines and together with Moray, they are two of the most popular tourist attractions in Cusco.

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Itinerary

Moray and Salt Mines of Maras tour Half Day

In the morning our transfer will visit you at your hotel between 08:00 hrs and 08:30 hrs approx. We will have a trip of one hour and 20 minutes until we reach the archaeological center of Moray, which is located 38 km from the city of Cusco.

Moray is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory and is made up of 4 muyus or circles, which are concentric circular terraces, the deepest being 80 meters deep and the lowest terrace being 36 meters in diameter.

Also found within the platforms are temperature variations ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 °C per platform, which can reproduce up to 20 different types of microclimates.

Next we will visit the Salineras de Maras, which as their name indicates are salt mines made up of around 5,000 small pools, each pool producing approximately 50 to 80 kilos of salt per season.
These are watered by an underground saltwater spring, this process is completely natural and lasts almost two months for a growing season.
Maras Salt is highly sought after in all its varieties, but pink salt is the best quality. After visiting this incredible tourist attraction we will return to Cusco, where our tour ends at approximately 2:30 p.m., near the main square of Cusco.

  • Pick up from your Hotel.
  • Round trip transfers.
  • Entrance fees to Moras, Moray and Salineras.
  • Professional English – Spanish guide.
  • A unique experience, created by Cúltural Perú.
  • Hotel night in Cusco.
  • Feeding.
  • Salt Mines Entrance Fee: Please note that the entrance fee for the Maras Salt Mines is not included in the tour package. You will need to pay an additional 20 soles per person upon arrival at the site.
  • Moray Entrance Fee: The entrance fee for the Moray archaeological site is not included in the tour package. If you do not already have a valid tourist ticket, you will need to pay an additional 70 soles per person at the site. However, if you have purchased a tourist ticket beforehand, it can be used to access the Moray site without any additional costs.
  • It is essential to be aware of these additional fees and prepare to cover them on the day of the tour, as they are not included in the initial tour price.
  • Other services not mentioned.
  • Wear warm clothing.
  • Sunscreen (Preferably factor 90+).
  • Sunglasses.
  • Cap.
  • Canes.
  • In the rainy season a water poncho.
  • Hiking shoes (hike / trekking).
  • Water.
  • This tour involves a moderate amount of walking time, as well as stairs.
  • Some of the places you will visit are about 3800 meters above sea level, higher than the city of Cusco.
  • There will be stops at local artisan souvenir shops so you can browse and shop, if you like.

Prices

The price is per person. Request our seasonal offers and promotions for last minute bookings. If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will be happy to assist you. Write to us at info@culturalperutours.com, you can also contact us at:

Cell phone – WhatsApp: +51 974 306885.
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IMPORTANT

  • For reservations 3 months in advance request a special discount.
  • For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.

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TOUR IN GROUP SERVICE

Moray and Salt Mines of Maras tour Half Day

PRICE PER PERSON - Minimum 02 peoplenas

GROUP GUIDE

  • The cost of the Moray and Salinas de Maras tour is USD 15 per person. This price covers the essential services for the tour, including an English-speaking tour guide and transportation.
  • Please note that this price does not include entrance fees for the Salt Mines (20 soles) and Moray (70 soles or valid tourist ticket). These fees will need to be paid separately at each site during the tour.

US$ 20.00

TOUR IN PRIVATE SERVICE

Moray and Salt Mines of Maras tour Half Day

PRICE PER PERSON - minimum 2 people

PRIVATE GUIDE

  • The cost of the Moray and Salinas de Maras tour is USD 15 per person. This price covers the essential services for the tour, including an English-speaking tour guide and transportation.
  • Please note that this price does not include entrance fees for the Salt Mines (20 soles) and Moray (70 soles or valid tourist ticket). These fees will need to be paid separately at each site during the tour.

US$ 70.00

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Tour FAQs

How much is the entrance fee to Maras Moray?

Moray is included in the tourist ticket and it is mandatory to purchase it (130 soles per person or 70 for the partial ticket – valid only for 2 days). You cannot pay just the entrance to Moray.

How much does it cost to enter Salineras de Maras?

Entrance to the Maras salt mines is: S/ 20.00 soles per person. General Admission.

How to get to Maras and Moray?

You will have to use the buses that go from Cusco to Urubamba. The station is located on Avenida Grau (three blocks from Qoricancha), and they leave every 15 minutes. Once you reach the branch, you have to take a taxi to go to the town of Maras.

How long does the Maras Moray and Salt Mines Tour last?

The tour starts at 09:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm. around 6 hours of tours.

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