Biking Cusco Maras Moray Salineras
Maras Location
Is located at an altitude of 11,090 feet above sea level Maras is located at a distance through the Izcuchaka-Chequered road of 48.10km through the road of Cusco - Chinchero of 48.88 ( this is the most used).In the town of Maras, one can appreciate the change of the glaciers of the Sacred Valley and the Vilcabamba valley. Nowadays this district safes an important attractive from the Pre-Hispanic period, in the town one can see the arch from the colonial times, from the noble in the century of XVI and XX.
Maras was the force pass for the mule drivers that transport tropical products and especially the coca leaves from the jungle, to satisfy the needs of the city of Cusco and the country. It has a church that was made out of adobe, typical from architecture religious of the small towns, in this altar one can find a cross made out of granite, the interior of the church they have paintings from the school of art of cusco representing all of the apostles, who’s painter was Don Antonio Sinchi Roqa Inka, who was born in Maras and painted all of this with much enthusiasm for his church.
From the town of Maras there is two roads, one leads to the archaeological rest of Moray and the other one to the salt mines of Maras, both of this roads have a distance of 2.5 miles.
Salt mines of Maras
Impressive complex of exploitation of salt, located in the landscape named Qoripujio, at a distance of 4km from the town of Maras. It has salt mines; these mines were exploited since Inca times like a way to exchange economic value. From Maras one can visit the salt mines through a narrow path, here once can find itself with mules that still carry salt that is extracted from the natural salt mines.How to get to Maras?
You can reach Maras taking a Private Tour in any travel agency, it takes one hour to get there from Cusco.Charming mountain towns and picturesque valleys mark the trail. Developing in the upper part of Sacred Valley, where we visit the town of Maras, Moray Ruins and the Salt Pichingoto, culminating in Urubamba ,during the tour we will see different landscapes Andinos and the local people and Archeological Sites.
Top Testimonials, Safety and Comfort .
Day 1:
We will departure 9:00 am travel to Chincheros (30 minutes from Cusco) the guides will give safety tips and start our mountain bike adventure from Lake Huaypo and maras moray archaeological site. salt finally finished the trip in Urubamba lunch and return to Cusco.
Our Service Includes:
* Guide Mountain Bikes professional English / Spanish.
* Private Transportation to from the site.
* Bike equiqment,helmet,gloves.
What we reccommend bring with you:
* Warm clothing.
* Sunblock.
* Sunglasses.
* Rain jacket (depending on season).
* Small backpack.
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| Price per person | Group Service (3 person minimum) |
$ 165 € 118 £ 103 |
| Private 4-6 people | $ 129 € 92 £ 80 |
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| Private 3 people | $ 149 € 107 £ 93 |
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| Private 2 person | $ 195 € 140 £ 122 |
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| Private 1 person | $ 359 € 257 £ 224 |
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Price per Adult USD 300 and USD 280 per student (with valid ISIC card)
For your reservations at:reservations@peruincajungle.com
Available Departure Dates:EVERY DAY
EXCLUSIVE SERVICE:We just the unique tour operator offering this tour as the most distinguished service oriented (Typical group size 2 - 3 persons, Maximum 8 persons)
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