Located just an hour away from Cusco, hidden in the Sacred Valley, lie these surreal salt ponds, known as Maras Salt Mines, or locally as Salineras de Maras. Over 3,000 ponds, owned by …

Apr 24, 2017 · Aside from its nutritional value, the salt ponds of Maras are often visited for their spectacular scenery. Here’s everything you need to know about this historic wonder tucked in …

Jun 2, 2015 · Hidden deep within the Urubamba valley, lies – almost unknown to all the hordes visiting Machu Picchu every day – a precious gem: The Maras Salt mines, also called Maras …

Jul 18, 2023 · The Maras Salt Mines, a cultural legacy left by the Inca civilization, provides an insight into the intricate art and science of salt mining. Each tiny salt pool in this sprawling …

Dec 18, 2023 · Salineras de Maras are an amazing patchwork of salt ponds that climb up the steep hillside. Since pre-Inca times, locals have been mining salt from the local, mineral-rich …

Jul 15, 2018 · Before the Inca Empire gained power locals, who wanted to find a new fortunes reached Maras. Although it didn’t look like much at first, this area held tremendous amounts of …

The Maras Salt Mines, also known as the Salineras de Maras, are a collection of salt evaporation ponds located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. The salt mines have been in use since …

Jun 2, 2022 · There are around 6,000 salt ponds. Each one is just over one square meter and 30cm deep. Local families from the small village of Maras own and manage the ponds. They …

The salt mines of Maras hold a centuries-old legacy, tracing back to pre-Inca civilisations. These ancient methods endure today, utilising natural saltwater springs channelled into terraced salt …

A spring of highly salted water is miraculously flowing out of the rocks, 3380 m above sea level. It had already caught the eye of the Chanapata People (a pre-Inca civilization) and was then …