We’ll begin our tour with an impressive view of the Andes Mountains as we head towards the picturesque town of Maras in the Urubamba district, located at 3,300 meters above sea level. This charming town, situated 52 kilometers from Cusco, is home to the region’s most important salt mines. The Maras salt mines have been exploited since Inca and colonial times and were the first site in the region to produce salt.