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Maras Moray (MAMO)

Maras Moray

Description

This tour will bring you to the natural saltpans of Salineras, via old colonial towns and interesting churches. The towns are situated in the Sacred Valley and are surrounded by high snow-capped mountains. As you can see, this excursion has it all: natural beauty, cultural sites and amazing saltpans. This is a trip not to be missed!.


Itinerary

First we will drive towards Chinchero, where we will stop at beautiful Laguna Piuray. We will then continue to sacred Tiobamba, where we visit a colonial church with its impressive structure. The village of Maras is well-known for its colonial style houses and here we will see the San Francisco church. From Maras we head towards Moray, one of the most interesting of the Inca constructions - believed to have been an agricultural experiment station. From here we will walk to Salineras, where the famous saltpans are situated. This walk will take about 3 hours, and is the end of the trip. Finally, the bus will take you back to Cusco.


Maras
Moray
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Practical Information

Full Day Tour.
Depart: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 9am
Return:Approx. 5pm

Half Day Tour.
Depart: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 8am.
Return: Approx. 2pm

Daily Departures apply
Price 2012:

Included Not Included

 Professional bilingual guide;
 Transport;

  Entry fee to Moray and the Salineras (Salt Mines);
  Lunch; though you will be taken to a recommended restaurant in a nearby town.

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