Caravelí District

Caravelí is an administrative district in the southern highlands of Peru that encompasses mountainous terrain and several communities. The territory extends across the region with Caravelí town functioning as the main settlement and local government center.

The district was established in 1935 during the administration of President Oscar Benavides through Law Number 8004. Its creation marked an administrative reorganization of the Caravelí Province in the southern Andes region.

Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural methods passed down through generations, cultivating crops in the mountainous terrain of the district.

The town of Caravelí serves as the main administrative center where residents access government services and local commerce. The mountain setting shapes how the district is navigated and connected by roads.

The district is home to native huarango forests, a tree species uniquely adapted to the high altitude and climate of the region. These trees shape the local landscape and support the area's wildlife.

Location: Caravelí Province

Capital city: Caravelí

Elevation above the sea: 1,779 m

Shares border with: Cahuacho District, Atico District, Mariano Nicolás Valcárcel District, Río Grande District

GPS coordinates: -15.77639,-73.93376

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26