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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.

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

View of salt ponds in Maras, Perú in the sacred valley

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

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

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.

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.

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

Maras, Peru - October 18, 2012: The Maras salt ponds located at the Peru's Sacred Valley.

Dry salt and clay terrain of the Moon valley in Atacama desert at San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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

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

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.

sunny and dry landscape

Kati Thanda Lake Eyre aerial Photography

Young man tourist on hill above salt flats, Maras Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

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

Awe-inspiring view of salt mine (Salina de Maras ) in Peru

The image depicts the remarkable Maras salt ponds located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cusco, Peru. The ancient salt mining terraces form a stunning geometric pattern across the landscape, with thousands of shallow pools filled with salt water that evaporates to leave behind crystalline salt. The ponds are carved into the mountainside and have been used for salt extraction since pre-Inca times, creating a unique and visually striking sight that attracts tourists from around the world.

Maras, Peru, April 2022: Tourists visiting the salt Mines in Maras- Maras Salt Mines is located in the town of Maras, in the Cusco province, in the Sacred Valley of southeastern Peru

Natural coastal scenery in winter

Salt farm pools in Peru

Salt deposits on the coast in the Camargue

The salt crystals at Badwater in Death Valley National Park in California. The lowest point in the United States.

Salt mine. Peru.

Old salt mines and wells in Mankang County alongside lancangjiang(Mekong) river, Yunnan province, China, which has 1300 years history.

A dirty, rocky surface with a few small rocks scattered about. The surface is covered in dirt and he is in need of cleaning

Aerial view of salt flats, Maras Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

Salinas de Maras, man-made salt mines near Cusco, Peru

The Valley of the Moon area - originally named “Las Salinas” due to the great amount of salt that allowed the development of a small salt mining operation

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