Private Chinchero and Salinas Tour from Cuzco

Experience a unique experience in the heart of the Sacred Valley with this half-day private tour. Start your journey in Chinchero, a charming Andean village where history and tradition are kept alive. There you will discover the vestiges of an ancient Inca palace on which a 17th century colonial church stands, walk its cobblestone streets and artisan market, and witness the ancient art of natural wool spinning and dyeing with techniques passed down from generation to generation. The adventure continues in the impressive Salineras de Maras, a natural and historical setting composed of more than three thousand pools of salt that shine in the sun and have been used since pre-Inca times. Walking among its terraces and getting to know the artisan process of collecting the salt will give you one of the most memorable postcards of your trip to Peru. A perfect tour for those who want to discover the best of Andean living culture in a few hours.