Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru
Quechua
Salineras
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- Hike
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- Moderate
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- 6,5 km / 4.1 mi
- Half-day
- 3 h 40 m
Exploration Path
Hiking begins visiting the colonial town of Maras. After crossing the village, the trail descends among potato fields to the community’s salt mines.
Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
Following the winding course of the Urubamba River, this area showcases Inca architecture at its best, enclosing some of Peru’s most important archaeological landmarks, from Pisac to Macchu Picchu.
Elevation Profile
- Elevation Gain
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162 m 531 ft
- Elevation Loss
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-681 m -2.234 ft
- Max. Altitude
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3.371 m 11.060 ft
- Min. Altitude
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2.841 m 9.321 ft
Select your preferred explorations.
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