Moray & Maras Salt Mines
Moray & Maras Salt Mines
Overview
A visit to the salt mines of Maras is to know the oldest salt extraction and production of salt from the Peruvian territory; since ceramic remains were found at the scene from ethnic groups prior to the Incas, such as Killke and Chanapata. In addition, to be a historic place; This space continues to be exploited by the residents in an artisanal way, probably in the same way as our ancestors did.
Itinerary
Day 1: Moray & Salineras de Maras
Moray Maras and the salt mines are the two unique places in Cusco. If you have the opportunity to visit it, do it. It is a journey that takes you to Moray’s circular terraces that the Incas used as a laboratory to acclimatize plants that grew in warm places. so they can grow in higher and colder areas. Then we take him to visit the salt mines in Maras, the local people still use it as a small salt factory extract the salt to sell in the local markets. Our tour begins with the pick up of the group from 8:00 am to 8:30 am We will address the mobility that will take us on a 1:30-hour trip to our first visiting point. moray, where the guide will explain everything about the enigmatic circular terraces. You will have free time to explore the area and take pictures. Then we continue to the salt mines of maras Where you can visit the different viewpoints of the salt pools, the guide will show you everything about it also if you want you can buy some souvenirs made with salt. Then, he returns to Cusco for a 1:4-hour trip, arriving in Cusco around 3:00 pm.
Included:
- TOURIST TRANSPORTATION.
- Bilingual Professional Guide (Spanish-English).
Not included:
- Entrance for salt mines = 20 soles
- Btg cusco general tourist ticket
- Breakfast – Lunch.
Recommendations
- A hat or hat to protect yourself from the sun and/or cold.
- Sun block.
- Jacket or rain poncho (rain season).October to March.
- water and snacks.
- camera
- Extra money.
