The Sacred Valley of the Incas extended throughout the province of Urubamba. This valley was used by the Incas for the construction of different Inca archaeological sites and also for the cultivation of different Andean products. During this tour you will be able to visit the Salt Mines of Maras and Archaeological Complex of Moray.
A beautiful traditional town that houses the famous salt mines of Maras. It is believed that these wells were built in a time before the Incas, the Wari Culture, on the side of a mountain. However, the Incas took full advantage of this place and enlarged the wells uphill.
When this water evaporates, in the wells where the water rests, it is extracted and processed for consumption. More than 5,000 wells are currently in use.
This Archaeological Complex is composed of 3 groups of circular terraces, which vary in temperature from the highest terrace to the lowest. Each place presents twelve levels of terraces. It is believed that this place was used by the Incas as a research laboratory to determine the proper temperature for growing different products.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
08:30 AM
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco in our private transport. We will take you along the route from Chinchero to Maras. The tour is full of views of the natural beauty of the Peruvian countryside and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
Upon arrival in Maras we will go to the Salineras where you will tour the place with our guide and you will be able to see part of the salt extraction process. This method is still practiced by the inhabitants of the place who continue to pass this custom from generation to generation.
Finally we will go to the archaeological complex of Moray. Here you will be surprised by the amazing terraces. After understanding the use that the Incas gave to this place, we will return to Cusco. We will drop you off at your accommodation.
