Maras, Salt Mines

Maras, located in Peru’s Sacred Valley, is famous for its stunning salt evaporation ponds, known as the Maras Salt Mines. These thousands of small, terraced pools have been used since Inca times to harvest salt from a natural underground spring. The site’s striking white pools, set against the Andean mountains, create a breathtaking landscape. Even today, local families continue the ancient tradition of salt extraction, making Maras a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.