Pucusana

Pucusana is a coastal district in Lima Province that stretches along the Pacific Ocean with several beaches including Las Culebritas, Las Ninfas, and La Yesera. Red hills frame the settlement, where a natural fishing cove serves as the focal point, with a fishing pier and sports dock providing the main infrastructure.

The settlement was formally established as a district on January 22, 1943, under President Manuel Prado Ugarteche's administration. This administrative recognition marked the transition from an informal fishing community to an officially recognized territorial entity.

The name Pucusana comes from ancient words meaning 'abundance of red,' referring to the reddish hills that frame the fishing cove. The settlement has long been shaped by its relationship to the ocean and the rhythms of fishing life that continue to define daily activity here.

The area is best explored on foot, with the main activity concentrated around the fishing cove and the docks. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and stairs, especially when exploring the beaches and viewpoints among the hills.

A geological formation called Corte de La Viuda shows a natural phenomenon where the ocean penetrates through cracks in the coastal mountains. This site offers an intriguing look at how erosion has shaped the landscape where mountain and sea meet.

Location: Lima province

Capital city: Pucusana

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Chilca District, Santa María del Mar

Website: http://munipucusana.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.41667,-76.78333

Latest update: December 22, 2025 17:38