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Salt mines (Maras, Peru)
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One of the main attractions of the picturesque city of Maras in the "Holy Valley" in the Urubamba region of Peru, are the salt mines, which have been in use since the time of the Incas. The Peruvians direct the salty water that comes up to the surface from the Qoripujio spring to fabricated pools. The sun evaporates the water, and the salt that remains is harvested and transported to the market. The hosts will gladly show you the traditional methods of harvesting the salt, and you will be able to try it for yourself. When the light reflects off these three thousand salt pools, the view is truly amazing.
tipTravelMagazine September / October 2013.