Cañete Province, Administrative province in Lima Department, Peru
Cañete Province stretches along the Pacific coast in Lima Department and includes sixteen districts such as the capital San Vicente de Cañete, Asia, and Lunahuaná. The area combines coastal strips with beaches and agricultural valleys crossed by the Cañete River.
The Huarco Confederation once resisted the expansion of the Inca Empire until Pachacútec and Túpac Yupanqui eventually conquered the region. The coast and valleys later became important areas during colonial times for sugarcane and cotton cultivation.
The coastal towns serve as weekend destinations for people from Lima, while inland river valleys are known for wine tasting and outdoor sports. Many visitors come to try regional specialties like fresh fish and locally produced pisco.
The Panamericana Sur highway runs directly through the province, and buses from Lima take about two hours to reach the provincial capital. Coastal towns are closer to Lima than inland river valleys, where winding roads require more time.
The district of San Luis is recognized as the capital of Afro-Peruvian folklore, where traditional music and dances with African roots continue to be practiced. In Lunahuaná, Class IV rapids attract adventure seekers who want to experience rafting between vineyards.
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