Chinchero, Moray and Maras (1 Day)

Chinchero Maras Moray

Chinchero Maras Moray tour takes visitors to one of the most interesting and unusual archaeological sites in Peru. The agricultural terraces of Moray and the fascinating pre-Inca salt pans of Maras. Moray is a very atmospheric place. Many people claim that it has mystical powers.

This is an excellent place for acclimatization. It offers stunning views of the Sacred Valley and the snowcapped peaks of the Urubamba range. We will also be visiting Maras and its photogenic salt pans.

Full Day

10+ Age

Chinchero - Maras - Moray

Destination

Chinchero - Maras - Moray
Departure

Pick up from your Hotel
Departure Time

8:00 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 4:00 PM.
Dress Code

Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie/touk
Included

Accommodation

First aid kit and emergency oxigen

Pick up from your Hotel

Professional Guide

Transportation
Not Included

Entrances

Meals

Walking Stick

1

Day 1: Cusco – Chinchero - Maras - Moray

We will travel in our private minivan from Cusco. It would take 45 minutes to reach Chinchero (3762 meters or 12,340 feet). In Chinchero, we will be visiting the historic center and colonial church. The church here was built over the foundations of what was once the Royal Palace of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. We will also be visiting the Inca ruins on the outskirts of the village. Then we will be visiting the local Awana Wasi (Weaving House). Here the weavers of Chincheros will demonstrate their ancient weaving techniques.

Chinchero Maras Moray

We will then visit Moray. Archaeological site in Moray is composed of a series of concentric agricultural terraces. Experts believe were used by Incas as an experimental agricultural station for the development of new crops. Here we will be giving you a guided tour for an hour. We will then travel back to Maras. Finally, we will visit the Maras salt pans. Locals here have been extracting salts since Pre-Incan times. From here, we will return to Cusco.