Moray Terraces & the Maras Salt Pans
Moray and Maras offer two memorable perspectives on the Sacred Valley’s cultural landscape: extraordinary circular Inca terraces and patterned salt ponds set into the mountainside. Their visual contrast makes them a fascinating pair of destinations within a carefully planned excursion.
Discover Moray and the Maras Salt Pans
From striking archaeological terraces to an active salt-producing landscape, these sites reveal different parts of the Sacred Valley’s heritage.
What Makes Moray Special?
Moray is recognized for its concentric stone terraces, set in a dramatic Andean environment. The site is connected with the history of cultivation and landscape use in the Inca world. A guided visit gives context to its remarkable design.
Understanding the Maras Salt Pans
The salt ponds at Maras form an active cultural landscape. Our standard visit refers to the salt pans viewpoint. Visitors should not assume access to working areas or individual salt pools.
Timing and Travel Logistics
Moray and Maras work well as a combined Sacred Valley excursion. A well-planned day allows time for guiding, permitted viewpoints, entrance procedures, lunch and onward travel when necessary.
Choosing the Right Cusco Tour
Sacred Valley Discovery, Peru Essential, Cusco Mountain Experience and Andean Immersion include Moray and the Maras salt pans viewpoint. Cusco Essential, our five-day package, does not include them.
Experience Two Fascinating Places in One Journey
Moray and Maras offer contrasting views of the Cusco region’s archaeological and cultural heritage.
Our six-, seven-, eight- and nine-day packages bring these visits into a coordinated Sacred Valley itinerary.
- Guided explanations of Moray’s archaeological terraces.
- A viewpoint visit at the Maras salt pans.
- Applicable entrance arrangements specified in the package.
- Private scheduled ground transfers and cultural guiding.
Visiting respectfully: Maras is a working salt-producing landscape. Access to individual pools and production areas is restricted according to local rules. Our standard program covers the designated viewpoint.
Moray & Maras Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moray included in the five-day program?
No. Choose our six-, seven-, eight- or nine-day programs for Moray and the Maras viewpoint.
Can visitors walk into the salt ponds?
Permitted areas are determined locally. Our standard program includes the viewpoint rather than access to individual working salt pools.
Are Moray and Maras visited on the same day?
They are combined within the scheduled Sacred Valley excursion, according to the selected program and confirmed itinerary.
Are entrance fees included?
The relevant entrance services specified in the selected six-, seven-, eight- or nine-day package are included. The accepted quotation confirms the exact coverage.
Include Moray and Maras in Your Cusco Vacation
Compare our carefully organized Cusco itineraries and discover which programs include these remarkable Sacred Valley landscapes.