Calca Province, Administrative province in Cusco Region, Peru
Calca Province is an administrative region in the Andean highlands of Cusco, encompassing eight distinct districts spread across mountainous terrain. The landscape is defined by numerous mountain ranges and high-altitude valleys that form part of the broader southern Peruvian Andes.
The territory was established during the Spanish colonial period as an important administrative center and sustained its role as an agricultural hub across centuries. This continuity shaped it into a lasting part of Cusco's regional framework.
The inhabitants speak primarily Quechua and maintain traditional weaving and farming practices that shape daily life across the communities. These crafts and agricultural methods are deeply woven into local identity and the pace of village life.
Regular bus services connect the provincial capital with Cusco city, while local transportation networks link the different districts together. Travel between communities often involves mountain roads with varying conditions and infrastructure standards.
The Sawasiray peak reaches above 5,800 meters and ranks among the highest elevations in the entire Cusco Department. It shapes the region's landscape noticeably and remains visible from many locations within the province.
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