Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Maras December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Maras](https://expedia.ca/Maras-Hotels.d553248635973462672.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Maras Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Maras.d553248635973462672.Car-Rental-Guide)[Maras Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Maras.d553248635973462672.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Maras ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Maras Types of activities [Maras travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Maras.dx553248635973462672) ![Cusco showing a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77533-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cusco showing a church or cathedral and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90344-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salt Mines Of Maras which includes landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66779-Salt-Mines-Of-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salt Mines Of Maras which includes mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66780-Salt-Mines-Of-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moray Terraces featuring indigenous culture and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66786-Moray-Terraces.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Maras Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Maras has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Maras is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Maras to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Maras Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Maras. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Maras attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Plaza de Armas Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Plaza-De-Armas-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116934/dc2d6491-e7bf-4387-965c-9563e5ee69bd.jpg) ### 2\. San Pedro Market Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Pedro-Market-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6254422.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cusco San Pedro Market which includes markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254422/d08d3936-ff46-4a36-a0c1-091fe076c593.jpg) ### 3\. Cusco Cathedral Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cusco-Cathedral-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116936.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_TR006566](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116936/115a3a1b-7a65-4c02-ab84-643de28d2fe0.jpg) ### 4\. Salt Mines of Maras The Salt Mines of Maras are a unique group of more than 3,000 working salt pans. With each pool positioned slightly lower than the last on the Andean hillside, the pans give the landscape an unusual and almost ethereal appearance. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Salt-Mines-Of-Maras-Maras.d6291389.Vacation-Attraction) ![Salt Mines Of Maras which includes mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291389/f755ec86-559a-474f-bb29-d36f44eecad9.jpg) ### 5\. Moray Terraces The Moray Terraces are an enigmatic example of Incan landscaping, a large bowl-shaped depression with concentric terraces. Resembling a grassy Roman or Greek amphitheater, the terraces may have been used as a site for agricultural experimentation. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Moray-Terraces-Maras.d6289308.Vacation-Attraction) ![Moray Terraces which includes indigenous culture and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289308/314fb8af-7b3e-4899-b3b0-ed33591477e7.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Maras | Number of things to do | 88 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Excursion to Moray & salt mines with textile visit in Chinchero.](/things-to-do/excursion-to-moray-and-maras-group-tour.a50164866.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco](/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-sacred-valley-pisac-and-ollantaytambo-from-cusco.a1216993.activity-details)[Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray](/things-to-do/the-ultimate-sacred-valley-of-the-incas-5-atracctions-in-01-day.a46739257.activity-details)[Full day excursion in the Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo from Cusco Ci...](/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-in-the-sacred-valley-pisac-ollantaytambo-from-cusco-city.a1216988.activity-details)[Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-tour-with-maras-and-moray-with-lunch.a44999136.activity-details)[The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour](/things-to-do/the-best-private-sacred-valley-tour.a1934127.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Private Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo Train Station](/things-to-do/private-transfer-from-cusco-to-ollantaytambo-train-station.a2054193.activity-details)[Lunch, Llamas & Textiles Experience (Cusco Region): ANDEAN COLORS](/things-to-do/lunch-llamas-learning-experience-andean-colours.a50179675.activity-details)[Llama & Alpaca Experience (Cusco Region): ANDEAN COLORS](/things-to-do/llama-alpaca-experience-in-cusco-region.a50179251.activity-details)[Sacred Valley Rock Climbing Tour in Half Day](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-rock-climbing-tour-in-half-day.a50813151.activity-details) | | With kids | [Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray](/things-to-do/the-ultimate-sacred-valley-of-the-incas-5-atracctions-in-01-day.a46739257.activity-details)[Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-tour-with-maras-and-moray-with-lunch.a44999136.activity-details)[The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour](/things-to-do/the-best-private-sacred-valley-tour.a1934127.activity-details)[Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-ollantaytambo-chinchero-and-yucay-with-lunch.a377280.activity-details)[Sacred Valley (VIP) - Full Day Trip](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-vip-full-day-trip.a2128863.activity-details) | ## What to do in Maras --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Maras ![Salt Mines Of Maras which includes mountains and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66781-Salt-Mines-Of-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salt Mines of Maras 4.5/5(37 reviews) See this surprisingly beautiful and functional attraction consisting of a series of terraced pools pre-dating the Incan civilization. [](https://expedia.ca/Salt-Mines-Of-Maras-Maras.d6291389.Vacation-Attraction) ![Moray Terraces featuring indigenous culture and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66786-Moray-Terraces.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moray Terraces 4.5/5(6 reviews) One of the region’s most impressive Incan ruins, this intriguing archeological site is known for its grand scale and mysterious purpose. [](https://expedia.ca/Moray-Terraces-Maras.d6289308.Vacation-Attraction) #### Templo Maras After visiting Templo Maras, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Maras. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Templo-Maras-Maras.d553248635212931625.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cerro Sacro Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Sacro during your travels in Maras. [](https://expedia.ca/Cerro-Sacro-Maras.d553248635976196063.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sacco Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sacco during your travels in Maras. [](https://expedia.ca/Sacco-Maras.d553248635976193463.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Maras ![Urubamba which includes a small town or village and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66624-Urubamba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Urubamba ![Salt Mines Of Maras showing landscape views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66782-Salt-Mines-Of-Maras.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yanahuara ![Cusco featuring mountains, landscape views and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66586-Cusco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ollantaytambo ![Cusco featuring a small town or village and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66591-Cusco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chinchero ![Photo by Sourav Niyogi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8defa9746c1abd8bb33d98af10624454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huayllabamba ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maras worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Maras? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Maras? ### Is three days enough to stay in Maras? ### What are some activities to do in Maras with kids? > - [Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-sacred-valley-of-the-incas-5-atracctions-in-01-day.a46739257.activity-details) > - [Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-tour-with-maras-and-moray-with-lunch.a44999136.activity-details) > - [The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-private-sacred-valley-tour.a1934127.activity-details) > - [Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sacred-valley-ollantaytambo-chinchero-and-yucay-with-lunch.a377280.activity-details) > - [Sacred Valley (VIP) - Full Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sacred-valley-vip-full-day-trip.a2128863.activity-details) ### What to do in Maras for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Maras? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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