Salineras

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.
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  • Tourist attraction
  • …lies at an elevation of around 3,370 metres (11,060 feet)
  • Opening hours: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Description: Salt flat in Peru
  • Also known as
    “Maras solar salterns”
    “Salinas de Maras”
    “salineras de Maras”
    “Salt Mines of Maras”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maras and Urubamba.
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Salineras

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Latitude
-13.30385° or 13° 18′ 14″ south
Longitude
-72.15402° or 72° 9′ 15″ west
Open location code
57R9MRWW+F9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4831575622
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
7626671
Wiki­data ID
Q31386827

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