Maras Vacations

Situated in the sacred Inca valley, around 50km from Cuzco, the Salt Flats of Maras are a must-see. It is an unbelievable view of the landscape, with large pools of salt water arranged in waterfalls. The site is always used by the locals.

Visit Maras

Mountain
River
Culture (paddy field, coffee, tea ...)

Maras: How to get there?

1 hour in a taxi from Cuzco / 30 minutes from Moray by road

Maras: See when to go ?

From April to September

Maras: For how long?

A few hours

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Maras: What to see nearby?

What our travelers think of their stay

michael mamane

Seasoned Traveller

Maras is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, not far from Cusco and makes for a captivating visit for anyone touring this area of Peru.

My suggestion

After visiting Machu Picchu, aim to stay in Ollantaytombo and organize a combined visit to Maras and Moray the following day. You will save some time, as opposed to going there to and from Cusco.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

The astonishing terraced salt evaporation ponds of Maras, located on the road linking Cusco to Machu Picchu.

My suggestion

Try to approach the site from high above so that you can enjoy the spectacular views.

Virginie Bigeni

Seasoned Traveller

Situated in the sacred Inca valley, around 50km from Cuzco, the Salt Flats of Maras are a must-see. It is an unbelievable view of the landscape, with large pools of salt water arranged in waterfalls. The site is always used by the locals.

My suggestion

Don't hesitate to take a guide with you as the site is bursting with legends and anecdotes, which make it truly exciting. Nothing but its construction is worth going into too much detail on.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

Incredible salt flats on the side of a mountain in the sacred valley, dating from the pre-Inca era.

My suggestion

Advice to walkers: go from Urubamba on foot as the walk is fantastic, and you are able to visit the site by yourself once the busloads of tourists have left.

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