Man-made Salt Ponds, Peru- Valley and River Pt 2

Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley), Peru: If you plan on seeing the Maras salineras (salt ponds) skip this video. Don't spoil the surprise. If you will be in the area, but didn't know about them, perhaps this video will convince you to go.

These ponds are about 10x15 feet, by 1 foot deep. They are built into the mountainside by hand, to catch and evaporate water from a saltwater spring. The system is maintained by a cooperative, composed of families who run about ten to twenty ponds each. The salt is then sold. The best of it goes to Japan.

It is really stunning to see. Then take a pleasant hike down the canyon to the river valley for lunch. A must-see!

Pt 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Q8yVJo2ag
Pt 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d35BZ2aU7iI
See also Amazing Cusco, Oyantaytambo, Pisac and Chinchero, Peru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrOFBxdzEkw
Machupicchu, A Beautiful Day, August 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPV_tQwW1Jk
Tower Bridge, City Hall, Waterfront, London
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaB8dkH1Ubg
Eternal Flame Ceremony, Arc de Triomphe, Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ph-EvNjb78
Seine Boat Tour past Notre Dame, Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ioYPCrG-mo
Oyantaytambo, Peru- Fortress, Terraces, Party, Bull Ring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lD95yuD1Nw

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• landmark
• culture
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