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Following this trail from Yanahuara, you reach the base of the Pumahuanca hill, passing through the Private Conservation Area in which the beautiful Mantanay forest is located. You also pass by the Millpo lagoon and at the end of the road, you will find another beautiful lagoon. Along the trail, it is possible to observe various species of birds and find small rodents. Please Note: Entry fees may apply.

The Maras Salt Mines hide within the Urubamba valley--the salt-crusted terraces are nestled within the steep mountainsides and are used to harvest the pink salt of Maras. The ponds have been in use since the time of the Incas. It is a sight to see and a must-visit to Maras.

This route begins in Tarabamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and allows you to climb on foot to the site of the Maras saltworks. From the road you go down a small path then cross the Urubamba river by the small bridge before starting the climb leading to the salt pans. Maras is a salt extraction site exploited since Inca times. The communities have shaped thousands of terraces in order to channel the source of salt water and let time do its work of crystallization thanks to the...

Walk in the Salineras de Maras site. More than 3000 terraces shaped in the slopes of the mountains which fill with salty spring water. Another example of interesting pre-Inca engineering and which are still used today for the extraction of salt enriched with various minerals. The temperature differences between day and night help the evaporation of water and the crystallization of Maras salt particles. In addition, you can enjoy the impressive landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and...

Urubamba is an important village in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, providing access to Ollantaytambo or even the salt pans of Maras. In the region there are quantities of hotels and lodges in the middle of nature because it is an ideal place to radiate in the surroundings. This route is a direct ascent with a steep drop that will please athletes who like short and intense efforts. It is of course also possible to do this while walking. The route starts not far from the Chullpas located on...