This otherwise modest village is proud to offer the world an invaluable treasure, in the form of the famous Maras salt. These saltpans create an impressive spectacle: hundreds of pure white pools, around which it is possible to walk. And local people offer every imaginable product made from this precious salt, even chocolates!
Maras is also home to the Moray Archaeological Complex, where circular agricultural terraces, or “muyus” were excavated from the earth to create different microclimates, as part of what is said to have been an Inca agricultural research station.
How to get to Maras-Moray?
Route 1
Lima-Cusco
1 h 15 min approximately
Cusco-Maras and Moray
1 h 30 min approximately
What to do at Maras-Moray?
Try one of the products made from salt, ranging from chocolates to cosmetics.
Take impressive photos of the “amphitheater” formed by the Moray complex.
Ride a quad bike to the saltpans.
General information
Times
7:00-18:00
*Referential times
Altitude
3 481 meters above sea level
Essentials
Camera, sunscreen, warm clothing, trekking gear (optional), cash.
Price
Cusco visitor’s ticket: S/130
Students: S/70
*Referential price
Climate
Min. 1 ℃/ Max. 20 ℃
