Tour details

This private tour begins with a visit to the village of Maras, where you'll experience local life as you walk its cobblestone streets and learn about its rich history. Next, we'll head to the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive collection of more than 4,000 salt pools, still harvested by local families using ancient methods. Here, your guide will share the fascinating history of salt extraction and its importance in the region. The highlight of the tour is the pink salt tasting experience, where you'll discover the different varieties of salt produced in Maras, including pink salt, fleur de sel, and mineral-rich salts, and learn about their unique uses. Finally, you'll return to Urubamba or, if you prefer, you can end the tour in Maras.

Duration

1/2 Day

Height

2900 meters above sea level

Destination

Cusco

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Itinerary

Departure from Urubamba to Maras (30 min)
  • Pick up at your hotel in Urubamba (or meet in Maras)
Exploration of the Village of Maras (30 min)
  • Walk through its cobbled streets and main square.
Maras Salt Mines – Ancestral Salt Extraction (1 hour)
  • Visit the more than 4,000 salt pools, still worked by local families.
Pink Salt Tasting – Discovering the Flavors of the Sacred Valley (30 min)
  • Try different types of salt and learn about their culinary and therapeutic uses.
Return to Urubamba (30 min)

Return to Urubamba with arrival at approximately 1:00 pm, concluding this fascinating tour.

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