The next place we stopped was Maras, a town very close to some really cool salt ponds. The main attraction was the salt ponds, which are still owned by different families in the surrounding towns(each fam has about 5). The salt ponds still produce salt, which is exported to other countries and used in Peru as well. The salt comes from a single underground stream, but the all the separate ponds are supplied by different channels. After all the water in each little pond evaporates in about two months time, it’s ready to harvest.

After taking a look from the top, we got to hike our way down the mountain.

It was quite a sight to see!!

The first view was just breath taking!!


All different stages of the process



Irrigation system



Pillars of salt