The Salinas Salt Pans in Maras is the most spectacular sight in town of Urubamba. It has been used for salt extraction since Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream to heavily salt- laden water which is diverted into the mountainside pans and evaporated to produce salt. It is beautiful and surreal!
The Salinas Salt Pans in Maras is the most spectacular sight in town of Urubamba. It has been used for salt extraction since Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream to heavily salt- laden water which is diverted into the mountainside pans and evaporated to produce salt. It is beautiful and surreal!