Huancaya District

The district spans across 283 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 3,554 meters in the Cordillera Central range.

Founded in 1915, the district maintains ancient connections to the Qhapaq Ñan network of roads that linked settlements during the Inca Empire.

The district preserves traditions of the Huanca people through local festivals, agricultural practices, and community gatherings in the high-altitude environment.

Visitors need to prepare for significant altitude changes when traveling from Lima, with temperatures varying greatly between day and night.

The district records one of the lowest population densities in Peru, with only 1.7 residents per square kilometer according to recent statistics.

Location: Yauyos Province

Capital city: Huancaya

Elevation above the sea: 3,554 m

Shares border with: Tomas District, Vitis District, Tanta District, Canchayllo District

GPS coordinates: -12.20337,-75.79931

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:56