Aerial Maras Salt Ponds in the Andes

Drone aerial view of the Maras salt ponds in Urubamba, Peru, showing thousands of small rectangular salt pans carved into a terraced Andean hillside. The mosaic of pools ranges from turquoise to milky white as brine evaporates and salt crystals form on the rims. Narrow stone walls divide each pan, creating a geometric pattern across the steep slope. In the terraces, traditional salt harvesting is underway: workers with wooden shovels and rakes, carrying baskets, guiding brine through troughs; distant silhouettes of pack animals and simple huts add human scale. The background features rugged Andes peaks under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds, warm golden-hour light casting long shadows and enhancing textures. High-resolution, ultra-clear details, vibrant but natural colors.