Surco District

Surco District sits in Huarochiri Province and covers mountainous land with significant elevation changes throughout its territory. The landscape is defined by mountain ridges and valleys that shape where people live and farm.

The district became an official administrative division in 1920, separating from previous territorial arrangements in Huarochiri Province. This change allowed for more localized governance and resource management in the mountain region.

The communities here maintain ancient farming methods passed down through generations, which shape how people interact with the land and each other daily. These practices connect residents to their Andean heritage in concrete, visible ways.

Multiple routes connect this area to neighboring regions, though some mountain passages vary with the season. Visitors should prepare for steep terrain and changing weather conditions typical of high-altitude zones.

The high elevation creates a harsh environment where only certain crops can grow and people have adapted their farming in distinctive ways. This altitude transforms not just the landscape but also how residents solve everyday problems.

Location: Huarochirí Province

Inception: September 15, 1920

Elevation above the sea: 2,018 m

Shares border with: San Mateo de Otao District, Matucana District, San Damian District, San Andrés de Tupicocha District, San Bartolome District

GPS coordinates: -11.88500,-76.44250

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55