Landmark
Moray (Inca ruin)
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Moray is a unique Inca ruin consisting of several massive, circular terraces that descend into a bowl-shaped depression, like a giant amphitheater. The terraces create distinct microclimates, with temperature differences of up to 15°C between the top and bottom, leading archaeologists to believe the Incas used the site for agricultural experimentation. Visitors can walk around the rim of the main terrace and peer down into the concentric rings, marveling at the precision of Inca stonework. The site's remote location and sweeping views of the Sacred Valley add to its mystique.
Don't miss
- Stand at the top of the main circular terrace and observe the dramatic temperature gradient.
- Walk the perimeter path for panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.
- Notice the sophisticated irrigation system that channels water through the terraces.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Moray (Inca ruin)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFrom Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day4.9★ · 164 travelers6–7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$16 per personSee dates →
Best full dayATV Tour to Moray Maras and Salt Mines in the Sacred Valley4.6★ · 605 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMoray Ruins & Salt Flats Tour From Urubamba (Half Day Tour)5★ · 12 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$99 per personSee dates →More attractions in Urubamba