Salt Pans of Maras
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This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been harvested since the Incan empire.

📜 Ancient salt pans, harvested since the Inca empire.
🔍 Approximately 3,000 to 6,000 stepped pools in a hillside valley.

Why Go

🌊 Stunning geometric salt pools⛏️ Witness traditional salt harvesting📸 Unique photo opportunities🏞️ Explore Andean landscapes🚶 Explore an ancient Incan site

Why Avoid

🚫 Tourists banned from entering crystallized pond area due to contaminants (since June 15, 2019).

Tips

🗓️ Best to visit during dry season (May-October) for white/pink salt color.
🗓️ Production is difficult during rainy season (November to April).
⏰ Go early (8-9:30 AM) to avoid crowds, or late afternoon for best photos.
💰 Entrance fee is 10 soles (approx. $3).
💰 Salt sales benefit local families.

Cost

💰 Entrance fee 10 soles (approx. $3).

Hours

🕒 Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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