Description
During this fascinating tour, we will explore the Vilcanota mountain range and its impressive snow-capped peaks in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start in the picturesque town of Maras, where you can still admire the colonial facades of its houses. Next, we will head to the Archaeological Complex of Moray, an intriguing site composed of several circular platforms believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory during the Inca era. Here, the Incas experimented with different crops thanks to an ingenious irrigation system and a unique microclimate that allowed varying growing conditions on each terrace.
We will conclude our tour at the Salineras de Maras, an impressive series of over 3,000 salt pools fed by a hypersaline spring dating back to the formation of the Andes 110 million years ago. This place is not only a visual spectacle but also remains a center for salt production, where local residents keep alive the tradition of trading this valuable resource, just as the Incas did centuries ago.
Throughout the tour, we will observe traditional communities surrounded by beautiful landscapes and learn about the history and culture of this unique region. At the end of the tour, transportation will drop us off 2 or 3 blocks from the main square of Cusco.
