Huarochirí Province

Huarochirí is a province in Lima Region that stretches across mountainous terrain divided into 32 districts. Matucana serves as its administrative center and main population hub.

The province was established on August 5, 1821 during José de San Martín's protectorate, evolving from a colonial administrative region. This creation followed Peru's transition toward independence from Spanish rule.

The name Huarochirí comes from Aymara words describing people who built farming terraces across the mountains. You can still see these ancient agricultural systems integrated into the landscape today.

The region connects to Lima through the Central Highway and a railway line, providing good transportation access. The mountainous roads require some care when traveling, so planning ahead is important.

The area contains the Paryaqaqa mountain and numerous pre-Columbian archaeological structures scattered throughout. These sites reveal how people lived and organized communities long before modern times.

Location: Lima Department

Capital city: Matucana

Shares border with: Lima province, Canta Province, Cañete Province, Yauyos Province, Jauja Province, Yauli Province

GPS coordinates: -11.84468,-76.38378

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:27