Ayaviri District

Ayaviri District is an administrative division in Melgar Province, located in the Puno region of Peru's southern highlands. The territory encompasses mountainous terrain with several prominent peaks that define its landscape.

The district was shaped by Peru's administrative reorganization as the country modernized its governmental structure and created new regional systems. These changes established the current administrative framework that governs the territory today.

The district contains numerous mountains including Achuqallani, Chata Ch'ulla, and Rinri, which shape the daily activities and traditions of local communities.

The town of Ayaviri functions as the administrative center where visitors can find government offices and local services. The high-altitude location requires acclimatization time for those arriving from lower elevations.

Nights in this territory can drop well below freezing while days remain mild, creating sharp temperature swings throughout the day. These dramatic daily variations shape how people live and work in the high-altitude environment.

Location: Melgar Province

Capital city: Ayaviri

Elevation above the sea: 3,907 m

Shares border with: Pucará District, Palca District, Vilavila District, Ocuviri District, Umachiri Distric, Santa Rosa District, Nuñoa District, Orurillo District, Asillo District, Tirapata District

GPS coordinates: -14.88194,-70.59000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26