San Vicente de Cañete District

San Vicente de Cañete is an administrative district located in Cañete Province in Lima Region. The terrain includes coastal agricultural lands with settlements spread across the area and direct access to the main highway corridor.

This territory was originally inhabited by the Huarcos people before Spanish arrival during the colonial period. Spanish colonization brought African populations to work agricultural lands, fundamentally changing the region's demographic makeup.

This district has been a center of African heritage since colonial times, and these roots remain visible in how locals make music and dance today. People here keep their traditions alive through celebrations and gatherings that shape the rhythm of community life.

The district sits directly on the Pan-American Highway, making it easy to reach for travelers moving between Lima and destinations further south. The dry season offers the best conditions for exploring the area and its surrounding regions.

Farmers in this district still grow cotton, sugar cane, and grapes using methods passed down through generations. These traditional growing practices remain part of daily work life and connect residents to their agricultural past.

Location: Cañete Province

Capital city: San Vicente de Cañete

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

Shares border with: Pueblo Nuevo District, Grocio Prado District, San Luis, Imperial District, Nuevo Imperial District, Lunahuaná District

GPS coordinates: -13.07774,-76.38741

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42