Cangallo Province

Cangallo Province is an administrative region in the Ayacucho Department with six districts spread across varying elevations from valley floors to high mountain ridges. The landscape shifts between inhabited valley bottoms where most settlements cluster and bare mountain slopes that divide the terrain.

The region received its official recognition in 1825 and was granted an honorary title in 1828 that marked its local importance. These early designations represented significant steps in establishing the administrative structure during the shaping of modern national boundaries.

Quechua is the main language spoken by most people living here, shaping daily life and local celebrations throughout the communities. These linguistic and cultural roots remain visible in how people gather, work, and mark important occasions together.

The best time to visit is during the dry season when weather conditions are more stable, as the rainy months make higher elevation routes more challenging. Travelers should allow time to adjust to the mountain altitude, since many settlements sit at considerable heights where the air feels thin.

Several ancient settlements from pre-Columbian times lie scattered across the territory, bearing traces of people who lived there long before today. These archaeological sites remain accessible to visitors curious about how early Andean people organized their communities.

Location: Ayacucho Department

Capital city: Cangallo

Shares border with: Huamanga Province, Víctor Fajardo Province, Vilcas Huamán Province, Huaytará Province

GPS coordinates: -13.62866,-74.14410

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54