Cultural and Historical Tours: A full day option near Cusco
On the route to Cusco and the enigmatic Machu Picchu, there are other destinations that show more of the history and culture of the Land of the Incas. First is Moray, a mysterious circular terracing built for religious purposes that contours with the landscape beautifully crowned by sacred snow peaks venerated since pre-Incan times.
Second is Maras, an ample hillside where artisanal salt extraction is still being practiced even before the Incas.
And finally Chincheros, an village surrounded by rich agricultural soils that produce potatoes and the finest corn in the world and where you can also have the opportunity to visit workshops where women make textiles using traditional techniques.
These three locations are good complement for any 5- 10 day packages for the Cusco region and can be done in a half or full-day excursion, before or after Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Salcantay and Lares treks. Also as part of your escape to the Amazon rainforest close to Cusco.
Even more, after you finish visiting these three locations — you can overnight in the Sacred Valley of the Incas or take the night train to Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, therefore saving or maximazing your travel time in Peru.
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