Chala District

Chala District is an administrative area along Peru's Pacific coast that combines desert landscapes with maritime regions. The territory covers a substantial area and features varied natural environments at low elevation near the ocean.

This district was officially founded in the 19th century as a territorial division and experienced the transformations that shaped Peru during that era. Its establishment occurred within a period when the nation was reorganizing its administrative structure.

The people who live here work closely with the sea and maintain customs tied to fishing and local celebrations. You notice how daily life revolves around maritime traditions and the connection between the community and the ocean.

The Panamerican Highway passes through this area and connects it to other cities in Peru. You can explore the district most easily by car, as it sits along the main coastal route.

Within this district lie archaeological remains from the Inca period, representing some of the rare examples of that era found along the coast. These sites reveal how Inca presence extended to the seashore, not only to highland areas.

Location: Caravelí Province

Capital city: Chala

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Shares border with: Atiquipa District, Huanuhuanu District, Chaparra District

GPS coordinates: -15.84774,-74.24962

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27