Salt Mine of Maras

About

Thousands of ancient salt pans cascading down the mountainside, a truly unique peruvian landscape.

Why go

• Breathtaking landscape
• Unique visual spectacle
• Glimpse into centuries-old techniques

Must try

• Buy local salt
• Salt tasting
• Salted chocolate

Pro tips

• Visit early or late for best light and fewer crowds
• Take a collectivo from urubamba to media luna
• Walk in from media luna for a more scenic experience
• Come to the back entrance to avoid tourists
• Can be visited on a half-day tour from cusco

Good to know

• Entry fee required (approx 10-20 soles)
• Separate ticket required, not included in boleto turístico
• Visitors restricted to upper viewing platforms

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (1397 reviews)

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