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San Mateo District, Mountain district in Huarochirí Province, Peru.

San Mateo District spans across 425 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 3,149 meters in the Lima Region.

The district was established on August 4, 1821, during the Protectorate of San Martín as one of eleven original districts in Huarochirí Province.

Local inhabitants maintain indigenous traditions through community gatherings and agricultural practices that reflect their connection to the mountain environment.

Visitors need to plan for high-altitude conditions and check local transportation schedules, as the district connects through the Ferrocarril Central Andino rail service.

The district encompasses notable peaks within the La Viuda and Paryaqaqa mountain ranges, including Allqa Allqa, Chinchiqucha, and Tata Qayqu.

Location: Huarochirí Province

Capital city: San Mateo, Huarochirí Province

Elevation above the sea: 3,149 m

Shares border with: San Lorenzo de Quinti District, San Juan de Tantaranche District, Huarochirí district, San Damian District, Matucana District, Carampoma District, Chicla District, Yauli District, Suitucancha

GPS coordinates: -11.75862,-76.30004

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:05

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