If your interest is sparked by Inca history then don’t miss out on this half-day tour of Maras Salt Mines and Moray from Cusco, ideal for history buffs. Take a guided tour of Moray archaeological site, famed for its multi-terraced agricultural circles, to learn about ancient Incan agricultural practices. Then, marvel at the Maras Salt Mines, a collection of 3,000 salt pools harvested cooperatively by farmers. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
According to researchers, the circular terraces in Moray served as a center for agricultural experimentation, as each level offered different climactic conditions and allowed for different plants to be cultivated experimentally.
sed exactly as they were at the time of the Incas. As you make your way through the region, you’ll see people doing the backbreaking work of harvesting salt on small family plots. The reward? The salt gathered here is some of the best in the world.
This popular artisan outpost is a great place to experience alpacas and Andean culture. Visitors can marvel with the colorful textiles they spin using alpacas fiber and natural dies
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