Our favorite hotels near Salinas de Maras

Hotel Tornado Cuzco

$ 100 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Che Lagarto Hostel Cusco Cuzco

$ 34 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

El Mirador de Santa Ana Cuzco

$ 50 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi

$ 100 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hostal Cusi Wasi Cuzco

$ 45 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Don Bosco Hotel Cuzco

$ 63 Price from:
Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

Posada de Montero Cuzco

$ 40 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

El Balcon Cuzco

$ 75 Price from:
Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

Casa Hospedaje Hatun Quilla Cuzco

$ 22 Price from:
Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Cusco Plaza II Cuzco

$ 75 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Tambo del Arriero Cuzco

$ 92 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Mamá Simona Cuzco

$ 24 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hostal Tunqui Cusco

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties,...

$ 20 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Andean Wings Boutique Hotel Cusco

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the...

$ 177 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hostal Tika Wasi Cuzco

$ 60 Price from:

The Salinas de Maras or the Salt Mines of Maras are one of the most fascinating sights of Cuzco. In the town of Maras in Cuzco that can be found in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a tourist site that has become very popular is the local salt mines carved out of the hillside. The mines are thousands of salt-pools and when light is reflected on these mines, it is such an impressive sight to see and photograph.

The Salinas de Maras has become important to Cuzco tourism as people have come to view the thousands of salt pools. During the pre-Inca times, salt was obtained by diverting salt water from the hot spring into the salt pans. When the water evaporates, the salt crystallizes and can be harvested and sold. Visitors who wish to reach the Salinas can hike up to it or they can choose a bumpy car ride to the narrow dirt rode.