Chivay District

Located at an elevation of 3,635 meters above sea level, Chivay District encompasses 240 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in the Arequipa Region.

The district developed as a crucial administrative center within the Caylloma Province, managing local governance and regional development throughout the twentieth century.

Local residents maintain traditional agricultural practices, cultivating crops adapted to high-altitude conditions while preserving indigenous farming techniques passed through generations.

The district functions as the primary gateway to Colca Canyon, with regular transportation services connecting visitors to various observation points and hiking trails.

Mount Waran K'anthi rises to 5,426 meters within the district borders, marking the highest point in this administrative territory.

Location: Caylloma Province

Capital city: Chivay

Elevation above the sea: 3,635 m

Shares border with: Yanque District, Coporaque District, Tuti District, Sibayo District, Callalli District

GPS coordinates: -15.63655,-71.60895

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:19