Salineras
The famed terraced Inca salt pans of Salineras, which take advantage of a natural phenomenon, are still in use: the Inca dug shallow pools into a sloped hillside. The pools filled with water, and upon evaporation, salt crystallized and could be harvested. On-site shops offer many varieties of the salt mixed with different herbs for use at home—some for culinary seasoning, others for therapeutic soaks. This stunning site is a popular day trip from Cusco; it's often paired with visits to nearby Moray and Ollantaytambo.
