Where Does the Maca Root Come From? A Journey to the Andean Highlands
                                
                                
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                                Native to the harsh climates of the high Andes Mountains, maca root thrives at elevations between 12,500 and 14,800 feet above sea level, a region where few other crops can survive. This extraordinary biennial plant has a long history of cultivation and use by the indigenous peoples who have adapted to its unique properties for thousands of years.