Caylloma District

Caylloma District is an administrative region in Arequipa that spreads across mountainous terrain dotted with small communities. The area consists of multiple settlements distributed throughout this high-altitude landscape, each serving as a center for local life.

The area was originally home to the Collaguas and Cabanas peoples before becoming a major silver mining center under Spanish colonial rule. This shift from indigenous settlement to mining hub shaped the district's development for centuries.

The district's communities maintain indigenous traditions in their daily life, with Quechua and Aymara languages heard throughout local markets and settlements. These languages reflect the deep roots of the population in the Andean highlands.

Reaching the district depends on road connections linking Arequipa to main towns like Chivay and Sibayo. Travelers should expect variable road conditions, especially during rainy months when weather can affect passage.

The territory spans a remarkable range of elevations and contains multiple administrative units as well as numerous smaller hamlets spread across the landscape. This scattered distribution across different altitudes creates varying living conditions throughout the district.

Location: Caylloma Province

Capital city: Caylloma

Elevation above the sea: 4,310 m

Shares border with: Chachas District, Cayarani District, Coporaque District, Suyckutambo District, Tisco District, Sibayo District, Tuti District, Lari District, Tapay District, Choco District

GPS coordinates: -15.19032,-71.77497

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43