1 Day
Traditional
Low
| Group Size Up to 12 people | Max Altitude 3.762 m.s.n.m (12,343 feet a.s.l) |
| Difficulty Easy | Duration Full Day |
Maras: Located on the West of Cusco to 3300 m.s.n.m thence is appraised the mountain range of Urubamba and the summits of the Veronica (5682 m.s.n.m) and the Chicon (5530 m.a.s.l) Its important occupation began when the cusqueños noble of the Inkari were undressed of their palaces in the Qosqo and had to leave to settle down in other small towns like Maras. It has a church made in you marinate, typical from the provincial religious architecture, to the interior of the church keep linen cloths from the Cusqueña School.
Moray: About 7 km to the southwest of Maras; it is unique archaeological group in his sort in the region. One is depressions or gigantic natural holes in the surface of the land that were used to construct in their contours agricultural terraces or platforms with their respective channels of irrigation, is because a prototype of conservatory or biological experimental station enough outpost for his time that helped to that the American man of the antiquity inherited to the humanity a 60% of the vegetal products that consumes, the Andean man consume a thousand and average of diverse varieties of Potatoes, hundred and means of maize, and very many other products.
Salineras Or salt mines: Located to the northwest of the town of Maras are constituted by about 3000 small wells with an area average of about 5 ms², during the time of drought they fill or they water every 3 days with salt water that emanates of a located natural manante in the superior part of wells so that when evaporating the water, the salt contained in this one is solidified gradually. later the salt is struck and thus granulated; the salt later will be pocketed in plastic bags and shipment to the markets of the region.
Qoricancha – Temple of the Sun: Once the most important Inca temple, Qoricancha was dedicated to the Sun God, Inti. Admire its perfect stonework, sacred chambers, and the striking contrast with the colonial church built above it.Cusco Cathedral – Plaza de Armas: A masterpiece of colonial art, the Cathedral showcases exquisite Cusco School paintings, ornate altars, and valuable religious artifacts. It is one of the city’s most important historical monuments.
Sacsayhuamán: This impressive Inca fortress features massive stone walls, some weighing over 120 tons. Located above Cusco, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the entire city.Qenqo: A ceremonial site known for its labyrinthine passages, carved stone altars, and astronomical features used for Inca rituals and offerings.
Puka Pukara: A military complex built with reddish stones, serving as a strategic fortress and checkpoint that protected access routes to the city of Cusco.
Tambomachay: Known as the “Temple of Water,” Tambomachay features aqueducts, canals, and ritual fountains that highlight the Incas’ deep spiritual connection with water.
| Number of Passengers | 2 – 4 | 5 – 7 | 8 – Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 150 – 110 | 95 | 75 |
At 8:00am or upon your arrival to the airport of CUSCO, you will be picked up by your English speaking guide where you will catch our comfortable private vehicle for this amazing trip to to the colorful village of CHINCHERO, where we will find the ruins of the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House, we will appreciate its well preserve Inca wall in the main square and you will visit the beauty Colonial Temple with invaluable portraits, built over Inca Bases and then you will continue with the tour to the Inca site of MORAY. This is a fascinating, unique ruin; a fabulous amphitheater of terracing that was used as an agricultural experimental site by the Incas by taking advantage of the microclimates produced by the varying altitude to breed new varieties of their crops. We shall also visit the village of MARAS, and the salt pans which have made it famous. The salt pans are an unforgettable site-people from Maras have diverted a salt-laden spring coming out of the hillside, evaporating the water to collect salt, as their ancestors have done for centuries. We will walk among the SALT PANS; witnessing a scene largely unchanged from Inca times, afternoon, return to Cusco to start with the famous City tour of Cusco where you will visit TAMBOMACHAY (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water. PUCAPUCARA (Reddish place) that was used as a military control center… Q`ENQO (Labyrinth) A religious center dedicated to the adoration. SACSAYHUAMAN (Majestic place with impressive works in stone which some up to 120 tons) MAIN CATHEDRAL (Marvel of the religious) KORICANCHA (Temple of the sun) afternoon, you will be drop off to your Hotel in Cusco.
Highlights
| Group Size Up to 12 people |
Max Altitude 3.762 m.s.n.m (12,343 feet a.s.l) |
| Difficulty Easy |
Duration Full Day |
| Number of Passengers | 2 – 4 | 5 – 7 | 8 – Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 150 – 110 | 95 | 75 |
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Tour Details Group Size Up to 12 people
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