Maras Salt Pools
Urubamba, Peru
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Are the Maras salt mines worth visiting?
Many travelers choose to combine the Maras Salt Mines with Moray's spiraling agricultural terraces or include them as part of a Sacred Valley day tour. This makes for a well-rounded experience that highlights both Inca engineering and local traditions.
How do I get to Maras from Urubamba?
Option 1. - It is through a taxi service that will take you from Urubamba to Maras and Moray, the price varies according to the number of people and the final destination if Urubamba or Cusco. Option 2: Join a private tour with a guide. We consider this option the safest and most recommended.
Where is the 2nd largest salt mine in the world?
Khewra Salt Mine, located in the Salt range area of Pakistan is the second largest salt mine in the world. The mine is famous for its production of pink Himalayan salt, and is a major tourist attraction.
Who owns the Maras salt mines?
Later, in the 1980s, the people of Maras took possession of the salt mines and established the company Marasal S.A., owned by the communities of Maras and Pichingoto, which is responsible for the management and marketing of salt for the domestic and world markets. Today, about 400 families own the salt pools.