MORAY, A MAGIC PLACE

Located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, there is the incredible

archaeological site of Moray, a place with agricultural terraces that, at first
glance, look like amphitheaters, a show of the advanced Inca engineering

The researchers say that these concentric terraces were built by the
Incas as an agricultural laboratory. Each of its terraces has its own microclimate,
according to the depth at which it is found. This difference determines the best
conditions for the cultivation, resulting in a more qualified product.

In total, there are 3 circular complexes that are really famous. In the
largest of them, there are 12 terraces overlapping in a circular shape, with a
depth of 100 meters. They were designed and built on stone walls, with fertile
land and irrigated by a system of rainwater.

This unbelievable Incas project, the archaeological site of Moray, is

located 7 km from the city of Maras, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the
famous salt pans are also located, and 50km from Cusco. The altitude is high,
almost 3.800 meters above sea level, thats why is necessary a good
acclimatization.

As you can see, this is an amazing place, full of culture and history of the
ancient Inca civilization.

WHAT TO SEE IN MORAY

 When you are there, it is possible to reach the base terrace to perceive
its grandeur, beauty and dynamic climate, considering the central platform, the
warmest and most humid, with about 20 ° C, while in the first one you reach the
maximum at 15 ° C.

When you walk through them you begin to understand the dimension
and the reasons for its projection in this format. You can do it by going around
each platform, observing details of this impressive construction through
mountains, until you reach the last terrace and enjoy all the beauty of the
landscape.

Moray is visually beautiful for human eyes and, of course, in front of a

camera lens, an opportunity for amazing photos and a to save a memory for life.

If you like a little adventure, there are tours to the Moray platforms that
include adventure biking or even quad biking, it is an exciting way to
contemplate this beautiful place.
 If you plan to visit Peru and Moray between the months of September
and October, you can have a great surprise and participate in a traditional
celebration. Moray Raymi, the Moray´s folk festival, takes place in these months,
this tradition is carried out by the villages closest to the Moray archaeological
site, to celebrate the good land, production and crops of this fertile soil. The
festivity is the time to celebrate with lots of food, songs and typical dances, a
great opportunity to live the local customs.

Close to the archaeological site of Moray, you also can find the famous
Maras salt pans, another amazing spot to visit. If you are interested visiting
these places, get in touch with us and explore our website to see the travel
packages to Peru we have prepared for you.