Maras Postal Codes: 08655 to 08656 | Urubamba, Cusco

Key Facts

Maras is a district located in the Urubamba Province of the Cusco Region in southern Peru. Situated in the Sacred Valley of the Incas at an elevation of approximately 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) above sea level, Maras occupies a strategic position northwest of Cusco city, nestled between the Urubamba River valley and the surrounding Andean mountains. The district covers an area of about 129 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, salt production, and tourism. Maras is administratively divided into several smaller communities and settlements that dot its mountainous terrain. The district is particularly famous for its spectacular salt evaporation ponds, known as the Salineras de Maras, which have been in use since pre-Inca times and consist of thousands of individual salt pans cascading down a mountainside. This unique geological and cultural feature, combined with its proximity to other important archaeological sites like Moray, makes Maras a significant destination for visitors exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Cusco region. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for the various communities within the Maras district to facilitate navigation and administrative purposes.

Neighboring Regions

• Chinchero
• Ollantaytambo
• Yucay
• Huayllabamba
• Pichingoto