Forget Machu Picchu, the salt ponds of Maras are Peru's go-to attraction
Escape the tourist throng at Inca ruins, and support a site that provides a good living for its workers, writes Kate Whitehead. Tourism in Peru is focused on a handful…
Category: The World of Maras Salt
The Inca’s Tears, PERUVIAN PINK SALT
The pink salt of Maras in Peru is considered a rose colored gold. It has good properties for the benefit of our bodies and a wonderful flavor. It has become…
The Essential Guide to the Incredible Salt Ponds of Maras, Peru
Maras is a town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where an ancient custom is still practiced, the use of pre-Inca salt ponds. These amazing constructions continue to…
Health benefits OF PERUVIAN PINK SALT
Many experts recommend the pink salt of Maras for people who suffer from hypertension because it has low levels of sodium chloride. Maras salt also contains calcium, iron, zinc and…
Inside Maras Salt; Peru’s Lesser-Known Inca Wonder
It’s no secret that Peru is known for its natural beauty, as tourists flock to take in the vistas at Machu Picchu, explore the landscapes surrounding the Inca Trail, or…