Matucana District, Mountain district in Huarochirí Province, Peru.
Description
Matucana District is a mountain territory in Huarochirí Province covering about 179 square kilometers across elevations from 2,378 meters to over 5,000 meters. The land slopes and undulates, cut by valleys and ridgelines that create compartmented landscapes.
History
The district was founded in 1647 and grew after gold was discovered in hills that once held sacred Inca sites. This find shifted the area toward economic activity and settlement expansion in the highlands.
Culture
The settlement maintains agricultural traditions visible in daily farm work across hillsides and terraced fields. Local customs tied to crop cycles and community land use shape how residents spend their days.
Practical
The district sits roughly 74 kilometers from Lima along the Central Highway, making access straightforward. Basic services operate in the main villages, though visitors should account for the high elevation and mountain terrain.
Did you know?
The peak called Yana Yana rises above 5,300 meters and creates distinct climate zones that shift as you move across the district. These elevation changes allow farmers to grow different crops suited to each zone's temperature and moisture.
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