{"id":70,"date":"2025-05-12T13:21:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perucoyana.com\/2025\/?p=70"},"modified":"2025-05-19T00:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:59:31","slug":"tour-a-maras-salineras-moray-1-dia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/?p=70","title":{"rendered":"Tour a Maras \u2013 Salineras \u2013 Moray 1 D\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Every day of the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start time:<\/strong> 08:00 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return time:<\/strong> 17:00 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Shared Group or Private<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> Low (gentle walks and visits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel with Peru Coyana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a fascinating journey through the Sacred Valley in this full-day tour, exploring the historic sites of <strong>Maras<\/strong>, <strong>Moray<\/strong>, and the <strong>Maras Salt Mines<\/strong>. We begin with a visit to the ruins of <strong>Maras<\/strong>, a picturesque village that offers impressive views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. We continue to <strong>Moray<\/strong>, a unique archaeological complex with circular terraces used for the domestication of plants. Afterward, we&#8217;ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the <strong>Maras Salt Mines<\/strong>, where traditional techniques for salt extraction have been used since Incan times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour includes tourist transportation, entrance fees to the salt mines, and a professional guide who will provide fascinating details about the history and culture of these emblematic places. With a low difficulty level, the tour is designed to be accessible and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy the archaeological and natural wonders without complications. Remember to bring sunscreen, water, and a camera to capture every moment of this unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Itinerary Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>08:00 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up and departure to Maras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>09:00 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Maras ruins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:00 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Moray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch (not included, recommended at local restaurant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Maras Salt Mines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Return to Cusco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">08:00 a.m. \u2013 Hotel Pick-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We begin the day with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Then, we head towards Maras, a small village located west of Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">09:00 a.m. \u2013 Visit to Maras Ruins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Maras, we&#8217;ll enjoy impressive views of the Urubamba Mountain Range and the snow-capped peaks of La Ver\u00f3nica (5682 m.a.s.l) and Chik\u00f3n (5530 m.a.s.l). Maras was an important village for Cusco nobles during the Incan Empire. Here, we&#8217;ll also visit the village church, built with adobe, which displays canvases from the Cusco School of Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10:00 a.m. \u2013 Visit to Moray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moray is a unique archaeological complex with enormous natural depressions in the terrain where the Incas built agricultural terraces or platforms. This site was used for the domestication and adaptation of plant species, a process that helped improve Incan agriculture. In Moray, you can observe the temperature difference between the upper part and the bottom of the depressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12:00 p.m. \u2013 Lunch (not included)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During this stop, passengers will have free time to have lunch at one of the local restaurants in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14:00 p.m. \u2013 Visit to Maras Salt Mines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We head towards the famous Maras Salt Mines, located 7 km from Moray. These salt mines have been used since Incan times, and even today, local farmers continue the traditional process of \u00abirrigating\u00bb the pools with salt water from a natural spring. This process lasts approximately one month and results in the production of excellent quality solid salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16:00 p.m. \u2013 Return to Cusco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We conclude the visit and return to Cusco in private transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17:00 p.m. \u2013 Arrival in Cusco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrive in Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, thus ending this unique tour of the Sacred Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Includes \/ Not Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Included in the Maras \u2013 Salt Mines \u2013 Moray Tour?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tourist transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance to the salt mines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Not Included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tourist ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Your Maras \u2013 Salt Mines \u2013 Moray Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring cash (soles) for purchases or additional expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat or cap for sun protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproof jacket or rain poncho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Important Details Why Travel with Peru Coyana? Embark on a fascinating journey through the Sacred Valley in this full-day tour, exploring the historic sites of Maras, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. We begin with a visit to the ruins of Maras, a picturesque village that offers impressive views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. 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