Maras Salt Ponds viewpoint

Maras Salt Ponds viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in , . Maras Salt Ponds viewpoint is situated nearby to the church , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maras Salt Ponds.

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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. is situated 330 metres northwest of Maras Salt Ponds viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maras and Urubamba.

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is a town in the of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of , in the Cusco Region of . The town, in the , is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times.

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is a small town in , located near the under the snow-capped mountain . It is the capital of the .

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is a village in . 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.

Maras Salt Ponds viewpoint

Latitude
-13.30274° or 13° 18′ 10″ south
Longitude
-72.15478° or 72° 9′ 17″ west
Open location code
57R9MRWW+W3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 14216368901
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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