Caravelí District

The district covers 727 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 1,779 meters in the southern highlands of Peru.

The district was established as part of the Caravelí Province creation in 1935 during President Oscar Benavides administration through Law Number 8004.

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

The district capital, Caravelí town, serves as the main administrative center where residents can access government services and commercial establishments.

The district contains forests of huarango trees, which are native species adapted to the specific altitude and climate conditions.

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: April 3, 2025 03:37