La Oroya District, Mining district in Yauli Province, Peru
La Oroya District spans 388 square kilometers at an elevation of 3,745 meters in the Andes mountains of central Peru.
The district evolved from a Spanish settlement in 1533 to become a strategic location during Peru's War of Independence, with Simon Bolivar passing through after the Battle of Chacamarca.
The district combines Spanish colonial influences with indigenous Andean traditions, reflecting the heritage of mountain communities in the Junin region.
The Ferrocarril Central Andino railway connects the district to Lima, providing transportation for mining products and passengers through the mountain passes.
The district contains multiple peaks above 4,400 meters, including Hatun Punta, Anta Waru, and Hatun Chunta, forming a high-altitude Andean landscape.
Location: Yauli Province
Capital city: La Oroya
Elevation above the sea: 3,745 m
Shares border with: Tarma District, Pomacancha District, Curicaca District, Chacapalpa, Huay-Huay, Yauli District, Santa Rosa de Sacco, Paccha District
Website: http://munilaoroya.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -11.52200,-75.91000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:46
Huayllay stone forest
76.5 km
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
57.4 km
Junin National Reservation
75.6 km
Huagapo
31.3 km
Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary
34.6 km
Colegio de Propaganda Fide de Santa Rosa de Ocopa
77.7 km
Rajuntay
36.7 km
Pampa Hermosa National Sanctuary
71.5 km
Tunanmarka
40.5 km
Pariacaca
53.2 km
Catarata El Tirol
76.3 km
Saint Anne Church (Tarma)
26.7 km
Tarmatambo
24.9 km
Verrugas Bridge
75.1 km
Capilla Cristo Pobre
53.2 km
Iglesia San Pedro de Ninacaca
77.4 km
Anticona
30.4 km
Chinchirusa
33.2 km
Yuraqqucha (Lima-Junín)
34.2 km
Wayrakancha
36.5 km
Quñuqp'ukru
39.9 km
Qanchis Kancha
38.7 km
Chuqi Chukchu
36.5 km
Chumpe (Junín)
27.6 km
Jirishmach'ay
34.8 km
Paraqti
34.6 km
Tunanmarca
40.5 km
Wawi Wawi
75.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes