Lucanas Province

Lucanas Province is an administrative region in Ayacucho's mountains with twenty-one districts, with Puquio as the main city. The territory spreads across highland terrain at different elevations, creating varied landscapes and settlement patterns.

The area was settled long before Spanish conquest, as shown by remains of temples and pre-Columbian settlements. These archaeological sites document the growth and development of Andean societies across many centuries.

Spanish and Quechua are spoken throughout the communities, with the indigenous language remaining active in daily village life. This linguistic mix shapes how people interact and reflects the strong roots of Andean culture in the area.

Access is by regional roads from Puquio to the various districts, with local buses and small vehicles connecting the communities. The mountainous terrain can make travel time-consuming, so flexible planning is advisable.

The area contains several high-altitude lakes and mountain ranges that create different climate zones in a small space. This elevation variety enables different farming methods and shapes local life considerably.

Location: Ayacucho Department

Capital city: Puquio

Shares border with: Huanca Sancos Province, Parinacochas Province, Sucre Province, Víctor Fajardo Province, Andahuaylas Province, Caravelí Province, Huaytará Province, Nasca Province, Palpa Province

GPS coordinates: -14.69389,-74.12389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23