Maras Collection

Mara / Patagonian Hare Range: Argentina, from Northwestern provinces south into Patagonia Patagonia at the Valdes
FG-eb-624 MARA / Patagonian Hare / Patagonian Cavy Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Argentina Dolichotis patagonum Range: Argentina

Woman mining salt, Salineras de Maras, Maras Salt Flats, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Salineras de Maras, Maras Salt Flats, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

House with the Andes in background, Maras, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of fields at Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of fields at Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of field at Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of field at Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

House with the Andes in background, Maras, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

South America, Peru, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Maras. A Quechua woman extracting salt from the Pre-Hispanic Inca Maras salt pans (Salinas/Salineras de Maras)

High angle view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Idyllic farmlands against Peruvian Andes seen from Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Full frame shot of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Panoramic view of Maras salt marsh terraces, Salinas de Maras, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ancient Inca terrace fields at Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Cuzco Region, Peru

Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens, Maras, or Patagonian Cavies (litho)
1598665 Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens, Maras, or Patagonian Cavies (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

lady from maras
Pavol Stranak

rest after work
Pavol Stranak

Salt mines, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

A Family Of Patagonian Maras Or Patagonian Cavies. From La Vida De Los Animales Published Spain Circa 1885

Temple Cross In Sacred Valley; Maras Peru

View over Salinas de Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Mara / Patagonian Hare - mother and young babies Range: Argentina, from Northwestern provinces south into Patagonia
FG-eb-586 MARA / Patagonian Hare / Patagonian Cavy - mother and young babies Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Argentina Dolichotis patagonum Range: Argentina

Mara / Patagonian Hare - adult Range: Argentina, from Northwestern provinces south into Patagonia Patagonia at
FG-eb-572 MARA / Patagonian Hare / Patagonian Cavy - adult Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Argentina Dolichotis patagonum Range: Argentina

Peru, High above the Urubamba Valley, Mount Veronica. 18, 600 ft, the highest in the range. In Quechua, Wakay Willca Sacred Tears??

Peru, The ancient saltpans of Salinas near Maras have been an important source of salt since pre-Inca times

Peru, Andes, Cordillerra Urubamba, Urubamba, Moray. Striking Inca terraces - believed to have been a kind of crop nursey - fill an amphitheatre-like bowl in the hills near Maras

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Worker mining for salt, Salineras de Maras, Maras Salt Flats, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Cycling through Maras, near Cusco (Cuzco), Peru, South America

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Maras: From the Valdes Peninsula to the Sacred Valley Discover the enchanting world of Maras, a captivating creature found in various corners of our diverse planet. Native to Argentina, these Patagonian Hares roam freely from Northwestern provinces all the way down to the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Their graceful presence adds an extra touch of beauty to this already mesmerizing region. But they can not only known for their natural habitat; they have also left their mark on other parts of South America. In Peru, specifically at the Salineras de Maras, these furry creatures have become synonymous with salt mining. As women work diligently in this ancient tradition, they create a stunning contrast against the vastness Salt Flats in Peru's Sacred Valley. Speaking of which, let's not forget about Kahramanmaras in Turkey. This city shares its name with our beloved creature and is home to its own unique wonders that await exploration. Back in Peru's Cusco Region lies another marvel - high above ground level lie the magnificent Maras salt marsh terraces at Salinas de Maras. The idyllic farmlands surrounding them provide a picturesque backdrop against the majestic Peruvian Andes. Whether you're admiring full-frame shots or panoramic views, it's impossible not to be captivated by this extraordinary sight. And if you're looking for even more historical significance tied to Maras, head over to Moray within Peru's Sacred Valley. Here you'll find ancient Inca terrace fields that showcase human ingenuity and agricultural brilliance throughout history. Lastly but certainly not leastly (yes we made up that word), take a glimpse into life at zoological gardens where studies were conducted on these marvelous creatures known as Patagonian Cavies or simply "Maras. " These lithographs capture their essence and remind us why they continue to fascinate both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike.