Joronta
Joronta is a locality in Maras District, Urubamba Province, Cuzco Department and has an elevation of 3,278 metres. Joronta is situated nearby to the locality Jahuacollay, as well as near Quichopata.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Maras Salt Ponds.
Maras Salt Ponds
Quarry
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The Salt Mines of 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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maras and Urubamba.
Maras
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Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru. The town, in the eponymous district, is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times.
Urubamba
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Urubamba is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. It is the capital of the district of the same name.
Yucay
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Yucay is a village in Peru. The town is in a scenic valley and has many farming families. There is nothing to see or do in this town, but it can be a convenient base to make various short trips from.
Joronta
- Type: Locality
- Location: Maras District, Urubamba Province, Cuzco Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-13.31806° or 13° 19′ 5″ southLongitude
-72.14667° or 72° 8′ 48″ westElevation
3,278 metres (10,755 feet)Open location code
57R9MVJ3+Q8GeoNames ID
6393610
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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