• Moray - Maras is a charming town situated in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, approximately 40 kilometers north of Cusco. It is renowned for its salt evaporation ponds, which have been operational since the Inca era. These ponds are located four kilometers north of the town, nestled in a canyon that leads to the Rio Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The Maras region is easily accessible via a paved road that branches off from the main route through the Sacred Valley, connecting Cusco with nearby towns. Notable tourist attractions in the area include the colonial church, the nearby Moray Inca ruins, the local salt evaporation ponds, and the picturesque surroundings.

• Salt Mine of Maras - The salt ponds of Maras.

Since pre-Inca times, salt has been harvested in Maras by evaporating salty water from a local underground stream. The water is channeled through a complex network of tiny channels, allowing it to flow gradually into several hundred ancient terraced ponds. These ponds have been utilized since the Inca period as a means of economic trade.

• Moray - This remarkable archaeological site is located 74 km (46 miles) from Cuzco City, at an elevation of 3,500 masl (11,483 fasl). It features natural, gigantic holes that were used to construct terraces with their own irrigation aqueducts. The site is notable for the temperature variation throughout the year between the top and bottom of the holes, which can differ by 15 degrees Celsius. The largest hole is 150 meters deep, and the terraces average 1.8 meters in height. These terraces, built over retaining walls filled with fertile soil and irrigated by complex systems, allowed for the cultivation of over 250 plant species. The terraces served as Inca laboratories for agricultural experimentation. Moray is rich in history and scenic beauty.

Additional studies suggest that the site was also used for astronomical observations and monitoring climatic changes, achieved by tracking the sunlight and shadows cast on the area’s high mountains.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport
• Professional guide
• Small group tour

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Optional, for an extra cost transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
• Entrance fees (Admission tickets) to Maras-Moray and Salt mines

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.