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Maras, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Maras is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 1,730. Elevation: 11,083 ft (3,378 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maras
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru. The town, in the eponymous district, is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are four kilometers north of the town, down a canyon that descends to the Rio Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are over 5,000 salt ponds, some owned by families and others unused.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,730 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,083 ft (3,378 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.3350°, -72.1567° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Maras
Maras is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 1,730. The city sits at an elevation of 11,083 feet (3,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Maras
Maras has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,083 ft (3,378 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3350°N, 72.1567°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Maras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Maras
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 50579 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50599 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santo Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50580 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50601 Anccoto | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50601 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50722 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Sinchirroca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50577- | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50600 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50602 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 501270 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50957 | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Santo Domingo Sabio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50578 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maras
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Maras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqa Museo de Arte Popular Andino | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inca Wasi Casa Museo | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Maras
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maras
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Chinchero Market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Feria Piuraypampa | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores Agroecologicos Lares | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado Ollantaytambo | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Plaza Manya Raqui Graft Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Hotels in Maras
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maras
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maras
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maras
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Maras
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maras
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Maras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Maras
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maras
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Patria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Maras
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maras
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santísima Cruz | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis | |
| Templo de Tiobamba |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maras
What is the population of Maras?
Maras has a population of 1,730 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 69.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maras?
Maras has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.