Chinchero Textile Tour, Maras And Moray

6 hrs
From
ARS 42.292

Discover three of the Sacred Valley's most iconic attractions on this half-day tour to Chinchero, Moray, and Maras.

Begin your journey with a visit to a traditional textile workshop in Chinchero, where you will learn about ancient Andean weaving and dyeing techniques. Continue to Moray, the intriguing Inca agricultural laboratory featuring circular terraces, and finish at the stunning Maras Salt Mines, a collection of thousands of salt pools that have been in use since pre-Inca times.

This is the perfect experience to immerse yourself in the culture, engineering, and traditions of the Andean world.

Tour Description

We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco to start an unforgettable journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The first destination is Chinchero, a charming Andean village famous for its rich textile heritage. Here, you will visit a local workshop to discover ancient weaving techniques, natural dyeing processes, and the use of traditional fibers that have been passed down through generations.

Next, we head to Moray, one of the region’s most remarkable archaeological sites. You will explore its distinctive circular terraces, which the Incas ingeniously used as an agricultural laboratory to adapt crops to various microclimates.

The tour continues to the renowned Maras Salt Mines, an extraordinary site boasting over 3,000 salt pools nourished by a natural spring. This breathtaking landscape, utilized since pre-Inca times, presents some of the most iconic scenic views in the Sacred Valley.

After completing the tour, we will return to Cusco and drop you off either near the Plaza de Armas or at your hotel.

What’s included?

What’s included:

* Hotel pick-up and drop-off in downtown Cusco * Professional guide in English and Spanish * Entrance fees to Moray and Maras (depending on the option chosen)

What’s NOT included:

* Food and drinks * Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

This Sacred Valley tour includes three of Cusco's most outstanding destinations: Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. The tour begins at a traditional textile workshop in Chinchero, continues with a visit to Moray, known for its circular Inca terraces, and concludes at the stunning salt ponds of Maras. The excursion offers a unique way to experience different facets of Andean culture in a single trip, from textile traditions to agricultural engineering and ancient salt production practices.

The Chinchero Textile, Maras, and Moray Tour is a half-day excursion through the Sacred Valley. The tour includes visits to a traditional textile workshop in Chinchero, the Moray archaeological site, and the Maras Salt Mines. As a half-day experience, it allows you to explore these three highlights of Cusco in a single outing, combining culture, history, landscapes, and Andean engineering. For exact schedules, departure points, and other operational details, we recommend checking the updated tour information before booking.

At the traditional textile workshop in Chinchero, you'll have the opportunity to learn about ancestral Andean weaving and dyeing techniques. This part of the tour allows you to experience one of the most representative cultural traditions of the Andean world and understand the value of knowledge passed down through generations. The visit is part of the Sacred Valley tour and complements the Moray and Maras experiences, which focus on Inca agricultural engineering and ancient salt mines. For detailed information on how this activity is conducted and what the visit includes, please consult the tour details.

Moray is an impressive Inca agricultural laboratory comprised of circular terraces, considered a showcase of the engineering prowess developed in the Andean world. The Maras Salt Mines, on the other hand, are famous for their thousands of salt ponds, used since pre-Incan times. Both sites offer different perspectives on the history and traditions of the Sacred Valley: Moray is linked to agriculture, and Maras to salt production. A visit to these attractions integrates a cultural, historical, and scenic experience into this half-day tour from Cusco.

The Chinchero Textile, Maras, and Moray Tour is an ideal option for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture, engineering, and traditions of the Andean world during a half-day excursion. On this single tour, you'll discover the ancestral textile techniques of Chinchero, the circular terraces of the Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray, and the ancient salt ponds of Maras. This combination brings together cultural heritage, history, and stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley. To check availability, conditions, and specific details before booking, we recommend consulting the complete tour information.

PRICES 2026-2027

Group Tour: Chinchero Textile Workshop, Maras And Moray - No Entrance Fees

Includes Hotel Pick-up And Drop-off, Professional Guide (English And Spanish)

  • Start Time: 08:30
  • Languages: ESP,ENG
  • Duration: 6 hrs
  • Operation Days: Every day
From
ARS 42.800
per person

Group Tour: Chinchero Textile Workshop, Maras And Moray

Includes Hotel Pick-up And Drop-off, Professional Guide (English And Spanish), Entrance To The Tourist Sites Mentioned.

  • Start Time: 08:30
  • Languages: ESP,ENG
  • Duration: 6 hrs
  • Operation Days: Every day
From
ARS 131.967
per person

Price per person based on a booking for 2 people. Prices may vary depending on the date and number of travelers.

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