Maras Salt Pools Tours and Tickets
What are people saying about Maras Salt Pools
Parth_B, Dec 2025
Amazing tour, must do in Cusco!
Must do in Cusco!! So underrated! I would have appreciated if we had spent an hour instead of half n hr at moray, but it wasn't a deal breaker. Our guide was amazing with giving us the safety tips for riding ATVs
Jennifer_P, May 2026
Amazing adventure
Amazing trip and experience! It’s definitely a must when in Cusco. Well organized, learned so much and experienced so much.. You will not regret doing this.
Christine_A, Apr 2026
Riding the ATV was really...
Riding the ATV was really fun, much better way to get around than being stuck on a bus all day! Plus got to see a couple of key places. Our guide was great, he had some cool photography tricks making our ATV pics look epic!
Jacob_C, Mar 2026
So much fun, you are able...
So much fun, you are able to go so fast on the ATVs and all throughout the countryside of peru, this is a must do.
Jeff_P, May 2026
Must 1/2 day ATV trip to Moray and Maras in Sacred Valley
Great trip- 1/2 day 4wheel tour through Sacred Valley to Moray archaeological site and back. Moray is a definite visit. Then after back at ATV base, a short van ride to Maras Salt Mines- also spectacular. We then had a brief stop at a local seller of Maras salt and chocolate with free tasting. We loved it. Traveling with family of 4 (58,57,24,22) with extensive adventure travel experience.
Guides were thorough and kind, with a 10min to practice to make all feel comfortable. Highly recommend this trip and group.
Bring layers, spf, sunglasses (and biking gloves would be nice).
Terra_S, May 2026
ATV Salt mines moray
Great experience! Joel was great and even got some videos of us which I fully appreciate as I always want those! Took some good photos as well! Loved that it was a small group. Loved that we had an hour on the ATV on the way to Moray and also on the way back! Was so fun! Great teaching as well with the not automatic ATV! Salt place was cool. Very informational on tour and perfect timing of just six hours. Bonus of a salt shop to buy the salt and taste some chocolate. Again Joel was AWESOME! Thank you!!!
Eleonora_P, Oct 2025
Amazing experience with...
Amazing experience with Alfredo and Alfonso. Extremely recommended. They were very flexible with the pick up point and they organise for us the best tour plan ever changing the stops based on our needs. Alfredo was extremely professional and really well prepared.
Stuart_M, Mar 2026
Recommended
This was perfect, tour guide very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English, helpful with ATVs pure adrenaline rush I highly recommend 👌
Rhonda_L, Aug 2025
Amazing experience, book it!
This was an amazing experience! The private tour was guided by Louis who is very knowledgeable and shared insights on the history and culture. His driver, (also named Louis) was courteous and professional. We were able to see how fabric was made, purchase chocolate and souvenirs; however, the highlight of the trip was Moray! I highly recommend this experience.
Roy_F, Jul 2025
Well organized and the...
Well organized and the tour was as described. Guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Minibus was comfortable and a bag lunch was provided. Great 6 hour day trip, back around 2:30
Ahmed_A, Mar 2026
N/a
Great trip. Guide well informed and reasonable price
Atv were fun to ride and you get a few trial laps.
Shamira_O, May 2025
Fantastic guide
The guide was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. Saw so much in a short time and the salt pools were just beautiful
Maras Salt Pools
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The Maras salt pans are a must-see for all first-time visitors to the area.
Bring your camera and sun protection.
You may gather your own handful of salt. However, it is best to buy small packages of Peruvian Pink Salt, as it is marketed, at the gift shop.
Bring cash, preferably in small bills and coins.
Because of the high altitude, be sure to stay hydrated and take it slow. Chewing on coca leaves or drinking coca tea helps alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness.
People Also Ask
Is visiting the Maras Salt Pools worth it?
Yes, visiting the Maras Salt Pools (Salinas de Maras) is worth it. The photogenic pools were formed into terraces and geometric shapes by the Incas more than 2,000 years ago. The pink hexagons of salt surrounded by the Andes Mountains look amazing in photographs.
What do you see on a tour of Maras Salt Pools?
On a tour of the Maras Salt Pools, you’ll see more than 6,000 salt pans with a backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Because of their proximity, tours of Maras Salt Pools nearly always visit the Agricultural Terraces of Moray, too. Some tours involve driving an off-road ATV between the archeological sites.
What is the best time to visit Maras Salt Pools?
Maras Salt Pools are particularly photogenic on sunny days when the bright light makes them shine pink and white. For the highest chance of sunny days in the Sacred Valley, visit during the winter months and dry season, which starts in May and ends around September.
How far are Maras Salt Pools from Cusco, Peru?
The Maras Salt Pools are 29 miles (46 kilometers) from the center of Cusco. It takes around 1.5 hours to reach the salt pools from the city. Maras Salt Pools are at an altitude of 11,080 feet (3,380 meters), so make sure you acclimatize before you visit them.
What other attractions are near Maras Salt Pools?
The Agricultural Terraces of Moray are just a 10-minute drive from Maras Salt Pools. This amazing feat of Inca engineering is hailed as a wonder of science. Other nearby attractions include Ollantaytambo Ruins, once the administrative center of the Inca Empire, and Pisac Indian Market, one of the largest indigenous markets of the Cusco region.
What should I wear when visiting Maras Salt Pools?
The temperature in this high-altitude part of Peru can change quickly, so wear plenty of layers. In the morning and late afternoon, it’s cold, while during the day, the mountain sun is strong—be sure to pack a hat and sunscreen. During the October–April rainy season, waterproof items are a must.
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