Salt Mine of Maras
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Salt Mine of Maras

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Maras

"The Maras Salt Mines present a breathtaking spectacle of thousands of terraced salt pools, fed by a natural saltwater spring high in the Sacred Valley. This ancient, visually strik..."

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George Hasemore

"A very cool landscape and much bigger than expected. The best views are from the road leading down so if you can get your guide to stop there, I'd recommend it!"

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Amrita Tej Kaur

"Place to see around Cusco in the Sacred Valley. Fascinating view of the ancient production of salt is still there and available for us to visit. We were there at the beginning of M..."

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Li-Chi Chiang

"32-degree valley brine is channeled to create terraced salt fields, piece by piece! Rose salt! Fleur de sel! Amazing!"

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Martin Boyce

"Maras Salt Mines are a series of thousands of terraced salt pools fed by a natural saltwater spring. The water flows into each pool and is left to evaporate, leaving behind crystal..."

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1475 Traveler Reviews

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