Salineras De Maras Peru

Salinas de Maras

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Las Salinas de Maras en Cusco, o salineras de maras como también se les llama, son minas de sal cuya explotación es tan antigua como el …

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Mar 23, 2025
Wow! This place is a must-visit. We took a private taxi from Cusco, stopping at Chinchero, the salt mines, and the Sacred Valley. The salt mines were fascinating, with plenty of information availabl…Full review by steph_2g
Jan 20, 2025
-The water is channeled into these pools from a natural underground spring. -The salt ponds are located on the slopes of Cori Pujio Mountain in the Sacred Valley -Workers extract salt crystals from …Full review by Sridhar T
Oct 27, 2024
It's cool to check out and see how salt is harvested. When we visited, there was lots of other tours there so the visit can be a bit rushed or hectic for some, but definitely worth it. Our driver gav…Full review by adrenalinejunkie007
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Is there a fee to see the maras salt fields ? If so how much and can I purchase it when we get there?
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I believe there is an entrance fee, that would usually be included in the cost of a guided trip to the site. Also I think the fee would be a nominal one.
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Hi. Does this place have a closing time? We arrive in Cusco airport at 2pm (and hopefully be out of the airport by 3pm). …
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Hi. Does this place have a closing time? We arrive in Cusco airport at 2pm (and hopefully be out of the airport by 3pm). From the airport we head to Ollantaytambo where we are booked. Do you think it is still worth stopping by this place given the time we have? (I am hoping to be there before sunset to still be able to "see" the sight.) Is this place also open at night?
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It's going to take you about an hour to get to Maras from Cusco and sunset is early, but if you get 45-60 mins there, it's enough. But it's just a small detour from your journey to …
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It's going to take you about an hour to get to Maras from Cusco and sunset is early, but if you get 45-60 mins there, it's enough. But it's just a small detour from your journey to Ollantaytambo, so you might as well try!
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How to hike from Maras to Moray
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A couple miles north of the city of Urubamba is a bridge over the Urubamba river. Cross the river and walk up to the Salt Pans. The trail is well worn and easy to follow.
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Are the salt mines open during weekdays?
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We were there on a weekday, it was open.
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