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  • vern C
    Mount Vernon, Washington654 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Archaeological Site
    I have visited the Sacred Valley in Peru a number of times, but I had never seen this place. It was truly fascinating to see this site. It is hard to imagine how much work would have been required to construct such amazing terraces.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 October 2023
  • Brad P
    Dallas, Texas168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Moray - worth the visit!
    We stopped here on a day tour in the Sacred Valley - was not sure what to expect - but would recommend including this in your schedule. It is easily paired up with a stop at Moras. We did both before lunch on the same day. I would recommend taking the path around the perimeter instead of going down. This takes a little longer, but is flatter and will allow you to see the 4th hole on the back side.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 November 2023
  • Trail03919039893
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Moray and Salt mine
    Led by guide Solesdad, our group had a wonderful experience. She gave clear information about Moray and the Salt Mine. All our questions were well answered and she helped us with great pictures to let us capture these lovely memories.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 April 2024
  • Zan
    Los Angeles, California141 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Greenhouse of the Incas
    Known as the greenhouse of the Incas, this is one of the more interesting sites and most archaeological significant in Peru. It’s four areas of concentric circles that vary in height, and are stepped just like you see at Machu Picchu. They are divided into specific areas for beans, corn, quinoa, and potatoes. One of the best parts of this location is getting to it. Driving through the Sacred Valley is just beautiful and the Andes mountains sit in the background so the view really is breathtaking. Cost to enter is 70 soles or you can buy the pass that covers multiple different sites for I believe 200 soles. This is definitely a site to see if you have any interest in the Inca or Peruvian history. I would highlyrecommend to anyone .
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 May 2024
  • Valerie_T
    Saint Louis, Missouri11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    DEFINITELY a YES!!!!
    Everyone who visits Cusco need to visit Moray, Moras and Chinchero! We booked our trip in June. After landing at Cusco, we went on a city tour. The next day was to Moras/Moray/ Chinchero. We learned alot and had a wonderful time. I am so glad we did this bus tour instead of the ATV tours esp with 2 young teenagers. I saw the ATV on the streets with all the tour buses zooming by. The tour was half day. With 2 teenagers and middle aged adults, the walk/hike to see the sites are do-able/easy even at high altitude. I highly recommend visiting these places!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 July 2024
  • D. L. Joseph
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The circular terraces of Moray are impressive
    This tour exceeded all our expectations in every way. From the initial organization of Terra Quechua Peru to the care and attention during the trek, everything was perfect. The agency did an amazing job planning every detail of the tour, making sure everything went smoothly. The tour gave us a great insight into the ingenious Inca agriculture. Moray, in particular, was fascinating. The design and purpose of the terraces is something we had not seen before,The view is simply spectacular, and the history behind each level is amazing. Moray is definitely a place not to be missed on any trip to Peru.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 July 2024
  • Lil Hint
    Ottawa, Canada87 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must Do in Peru
    The site of Moray is a must visit! It is not very close to Cusco so it is highly recommendable to book a guided transfer and save some extra hours to reach Moray in case you are based in Cusco. We visited in our way to Urubamba - Sacred Valley just after visiting the Maras Salt Site.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 July 2024
  • goodguyjas
    London, United Kingdom1,209 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful ascent up on a winding road to another impressive and curious Inca site that looks like a piece of art
    Visited here because Pisac journey time was going to take hours due to road problems. Really enjoyed the ascent up on the winding roads with stunning views of the valley below. The site is a good hour or so at an average pace to walk around and admire the ingenious Inca circular terraces, which our guide said were essentially for agriculture and research into growing crops while retaining moisture during the dry season. It does look stunning with the glorious Andes mountains setting and with beautiful weather it made for a pleasant walk and a few nice pictures. It wasn’t overly busy and although not the most dramatic Inca site it was really enjoyable.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 September 2024
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Travelbug291
Bribie Island, Australia923 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
It never ceases to amaze me the genius of the early Inca population. Most likely by trial and error, their terraces were tested to produce the best crops at their optimum altitude. Sadly it rained the day I visited making the trail down to the Moray hazardous.
Written 2 February 2020
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D. L. Joseph
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
This tour exceeded all our expectations in every way. From the initial organization of Terra Quechua Peru to the care and attention during the trek, everything was perfect. The agency did an amazing job planning every detail of the tour, making sure everything went smoothly.

The tour gave us a great insight into the ingenious Inca agriculture. Moray, in particular, was fascinating. The design and purpose of the terraces is something we had not seen before,The view is simply spectacular, and the history behind each level is amazing. Moray is definitely a place not to be missed on any trip to Peru.
Written 12 July 2024
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7,155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Our third stop in the tour of the Sacred Valley included a visit to the Moray Archaeological Site. It was quite close to the Maras Salt Flats, so the drive, although bumpy, was not a long one.

As soon as we arrived and looked at the perfectly symmetrical and massive circular terraces, we were amazed. Our guide informed us that this was an experimental farm for the Inca Scientists. Advanced crop research was conducted here. Soil samples taken from each of the terraces suggest that the dirt was brought in from various regions. Also, the positioning of the terraces with respect to the sun and the wind showed us how much they actually knew about farming hundreds of years ago. The temperature differences between the highest and lowest terraces were huge, and the Incas precisely were aware of which crops would grow better in which location. Absolutely mind boggling…!

It just blows one’s mind to realize what the Incas accomplished in this remote location in the mountains. We were immensely impressed, and were glad to have stopped here. We learned a lot from our guide.

Make sure you have your Tourist Ticket with you, because this site is included in the price.
Written 23 September 2023
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MrThomas1981
Ipswich, UK956 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Not quite as spectacular as Macchu Pichu or Pisac but still very interesting to visit. Much better to see as part of a tour. If going independently, its worth buying a multi-venue ticket which includes Moray as well. There are several sites here and not just the one which is the most photographed so well worth spending the time if you can and having a good wander.
Written 8 August 2023
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Zan
Los Angeles, CA141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Known as the greenhouse of the Incas, this is one of the more interesting sites and most archaeological significant in Peru. It’s four areas of concentric circles that vary in height, and are stepped just like you see at Machu Picchu. They are divided into specific areas for beans, corn, quinoa, and potatoes. One of the best parts of this location is getting to it. Driving through the Sacred Valley is just beautiful and the Andes mountains sit in the background so the view really is breathtaking.

Cost to enter is 70 soles or you can buy the pass that covers multiple different sites for I believe 200 soles. This is definitely a site to see if you have any interest in the Inca or Peruvian history. I would highlyrecommend to anyone .
Written 7 May 2024
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Martin
Pooler, GA29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
While this site is amazing in itself, with the precision of geometry and the advancement of this agricultural practice - I do believe that the pictures do this one justice in a sense.

As some other reviewers stated, if you are low on time I would consider skipping this one - what you see is what you get and not much more of an experience is really added by being there in person, in my personal opinion. This is really one of the only major sites I would say this about.

There is a tiny area of markets and women selling misc food like choclo (Peruvian big kerneled corn) and that's what made it worth it for us! The choclo is amazing steamed and so sweet it didn't need anything on it to be enjoyed.
Written 17 February 2020
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wolfzep
Green Bay, WI23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
These terraces are a must see. There are 3 separate areas. It's larger than expected. We stopped here on our way to Cusco from Ollantaytambo. William our tour guide with Peru Travel Company was very knowledgeable about the area's history. He did a great job of scheduling a 3 day tour for us.
Written 18 October 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,570 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
After visiting the awesome "Salinas de Maras", we headed to nearby "Moray", a hidden archaeological site in the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"! At nearly 50km Northwest of Cusco, you will find the amazing and mysterious terraced circular depressions of "Moray". The area was probably used for agricultural purposes and advanced crop research by Incan scientists. Samples of the soils found on the different circular terraces suggest they were brought in from different regions. Its irrigation system, the position of the terraces as regards sun and wind, and the difference of temperature between the highest and lowest terraces, may give us a hint of how advanced agricultural research already was in the 15th century! Feeding an Empire is no easy task at any time! Visiting this remote area in the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" may still be quite impacting for travelers of the 21st century! Enjoy!
Written 11 July 2020
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goodguyjas
London, UK1,209 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Solo
Visited here because Pisac journey time was going to take hours due to road problems. Really enjoyed the ascent up on the winding roads with stunning views of the valley below. The site is a good hour or so at an average pace to walk around and admire the ingenious Inca circular terraces, which our guide said were essentially for agriculture and research into growing crops while retaining moisture during the dry season.

It does look stunning with the glorious Andes mountains setting and with beautiful weather it made for a pleasant walk and a few nice pictures. It wasn’t overly busy and although not the most dramatic Inca site it was really enjoyable.
Written 25 September 2024
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Brad P
Dallas, TX168 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
We stopped here on a day tour in the Sacred Valley - was not sure what to expect - but would recommend including this in your schedule. It is easily paired up with a stop at Moras. We did both before lunch on the same day. I would recommend taking the path around the perimeter instead of going down. This takes a little longer, but is flatter and will allow you to see the 4th hole on the back side.
Written 26 November 2023
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