We originally have 1 free day at Cusco, but decided to book another full day tour and go to see the salt mines instead. We spoke to the tour guide and G Adventures was able to organize a tour for us.
We were picked up in a hotel in a mid sized van, and after what felt like a long (and definitely bumpy - graval is your friend here) ride, arrived at the sinkholes.
The Moray depressions consist of 4 large sinkholes, created by rain eroding the calcium rich soil. The Incas used these depressions to create levels, or terraces. Each terrace has its own microclimates, which the Incas used as experiments to grow different craps. Gradations of sun, shade, and elevation create dramatic differences in temperatures.
We headed down to the one of the sinkholes and took some pretty cool group pics. A very unique sight, and if you have a free day, I would recommend coming to see Moray and the Salt Mines!
Summary
- Bottom Line: Unique landscape, it's worth a half day trip to see this. Bring motion sickness pills if you get car sick easy - the road there is bumpy.
- Score: 8.5/10
- 5/5 for experience
- 3.5/5 for value 130 soles including Chincherro and Salt Mines
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