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Salt evaporation ponds of Maras, Peru. Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the Cuzco Region of Peru. The evaporation ponds have been in use since before Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are up-slope, less than a kilometer west of the town.

Peru, Sacred Valley, Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cuzco. The town is well known for its nearby salt evaporation ponds, in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are up-slope, less than a kilometer west of the town.

Mountain salt extraction wells at Salinas de Maras, Peru;

Sacred Valley Salt Mines in Maras, Peru, seen during a hot summer day.

Terraced salt mines of Salinas de Maras - Peru

Terraced salt evaporation ponds in the Salt Mines of Maras. Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru

Maras, Cusco, Peru: panoramic view of geometric salt terraces in the Sacred Valley. Natural abstract landscape of mineral pools with earthy tones and traditional Andean craftsmanship.

detail of the mountain salt pans with the white of the salt and the brown of the water which is turning into salt with evaporation in Peru in South America

Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water (provided by a nearby subterranean stream) in the sun, leaving the salt behind. In the mines there are thousands of salt-pools. The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru, close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancient sacred city of Machu Picchu. The valley is generally understood to include everything between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Urubamba River, or Vilcanota River or Wilcamayu, as this Sacred river is called when passing through the valley. It is fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. The valley was appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities. It was one of the empire's main points for the extraction of natural wealth, and the best place for maize production in Peru.http://bem.2be.pl/IS/bolivia_380.jpg

Maras, Peru

This breathtaking aerial view captures the ancient salt ponds of Maras, Peru, a fascinating landscape of terraced pools carved into the mountainside. The ponds, filled with salt water from a subterranean spring, create a stunning pattern of white and brown hues as the water evaporates and leaves behind the precious mineral. The Inca created this ingenious system of salt harvesting over 2,000 years ago, and it remains in use today, providing a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of the region.

The Salt Mines of Maras ( Spanish: Salineras de Maras ) is one of the largest salt extraction centers of prehispanic origin in Cusco. It is in the Urubamba Province in Cusco in southeast Peru, at an elevation of 3,200 m above sea level.

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Maras Salt Ponds in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Ancient salt extraction mine on the hill of a mountain

Ancient salt ponds at the Salineras de Maras, fed by a natural spring, become a landscape of lines on a hillside in the Andes.

Scenic view of Maras, Peru, showcasing the stunning salt terraces

Salt mine. Peru.

Mountain salt extraction wells at Salinas de Maras, Peru;

Maras, Peru

High angle close-up view of salt from evaporated lake in Camargue

High angle view of the geometric salt pans at the Maras Salt Mines in the Sacred Valley of the Incas Peru, featuring white and brown terraced pools.

Salt crystal formations on a pink background. Detail of a salt flat pond. Photo taken in Castro Marim traditional Salt Flats on a summer sunny day. These salt flats are located in the south of Portugal, by the Guadiana River, near the Spanish border. The area is named Sapal de Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Natural Reserve.

Scenic view with the salt ponds of Maras down a terraced hillside in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

The Salt Mines of Maras ( Spanish: Salineras de Maras ) is one of the largest salt extraction centers of prehispanic origin in Cusco. It is in the Urubamba Province in Cusco in southeast Peru, at an elevation of 3,200 m above sea level.

Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water (provided by a nearby subterranean stream) in the sun, leaving the salt behind. In the mines there are thousands of salt-pools. The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru, close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancient sacred city of Machu Picchu. The valley is generally understood to include everything between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Urubamba River, or Vilcanota River or Wilcamayu, as this Sacred river is called when passing through the valley. It is fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. The valley was appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities. It was one of the empire's main points for the extraction of natural wealth, and the best place for maize production in Peru.http://bem.2be.pl/IS/peru_380.jpg

Maras Salt Ponds in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Ancient salt extraction mine on the hill of a mountain

Salt production in Peru

Salinas de Maras salt mines in Cusco, Peru

Salt fumes of Salineras ponds in Maras, Peru, Latin America. On the terraces there are more than 3,000 ponds, salt has been collected here since the time of the Inca Empire.

Peru, Cusco-March 15,2025: Tourists visiting the salt mines of Maras, marveling at the unique terraced landscape and ancient Inca techniques.

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