Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras

In this tour you can see the wonders of the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the salt mines of Maras along with the Misminay community. This destination is very popular and is located just an hour and a half from Cusco. In this visit, you will be able to share the cultural richness and be part of them, allowing you to get involved in their crops, textiles and handicrafts.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about their cosmovision and the symbolism of the stars, as well as visit the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the salt mines of Maras in the same tour. This is an activity where you can help to improve the quality of life of this community and learn about it.

Feel how Peruvian wool slips through your fingers and learn how the Misminay community lives with this excursion from Cusco. ¡ You will discover the millenary traditions of the Andean people!

itinerary

Route

Itinerary of the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras:

We will leave the hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am and then depart to the circular terraces of Moray. Here we will tour this intriguing Inca research center and discover its agricultural secrets. In addition, we will be able to walk and appreciate the landscape.

Afterwards we will head to Misminay, where we will meet the community of women weavers who will teach us their ancient textile traditions. In this visit, we will also take the opportunity to participate in a demonstration of hand weaving and we will practice their peculiar techniques.

Then we will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by local families, made with local products from Misminay.

After lunch, we will go to the town of Maras to visit the valley where the salt ponds are located. We will explore this intriguing site used long ago by the Incas themselves to extract salt. We will also have the opportunity to buy mineral salt of excellent quality so that you can use it in your own meals.

We will return to the hotel after a walk at approximately 16:00 hrs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Includes

The price of the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras:

Transfer from lodging in the historic center of Cusco. Access to the hotel area is limited by the narrow streets of the city, if necessary, the guide will suggest a nearby point to start the tour.
Return to the lodge (private tours) or Plaza Regocijo.
Professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese (ask for availability for this or other languages).
First aid kit and oxygen.

Not include

The price of the visit to the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras:

Expenses within the activity: Estimated cost per person is 30 USD. Bring the money on the day of the tour
Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (for private tours, ask if extra costs apply to pick up from Sacred Valley or other places)
Tip for the guide
Beverages.
Breakfast, lunch or other meals not specified in the itinerary.
Tourist ticket: see information below.
Entrance ticket to the salt mines of Maras (adults and students: S/10.00).
Tourist Ticket: The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entrance to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that only cash payment is accepted).
For this tour, you will need the Partial Tourist Ticket of Circuit III, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.Ticket Prices:Partial Tourist Ticket – Foreigners S/. 70.00Partial Tourist Ticket – Peruvian S/. 40.00See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this article.

What to bring?

¿What to bring for the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras?

It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, rain gear.
Passport or ID card.
Travel insurance.
Audiovisual recording devices (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
Cash (local currency).

Considerations

Considerations for the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community and the salt mines of Maras:

This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
Due to environmental, climatic or other factors beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, we will notify you in a timely manner.
Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however, it may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policies:

If you cancel more than 45 days in advance, we will refund 90%.
If you cancel more than 30 days in advance, we will refund 70%.
If you cancel more than 15 days in advance, we will refund 50%.
If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered.

Why choose us

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