La Oroya District

La Oroya District is an administrative area in Yauli Province that spreads across the Peruvian Andes at high elevation. The territory includes several small settlements scattered throughout a rugged mountain landscape.

The area began as a Spanish settlement and later developed into an important location for resource extraction in the mountains. A railway connecting to Lima, built later, transformed the region's economic role.

The district combines Spanish colonial influences with indigenous Andean traditions, reflecting the heritage of mountain communities in the Junin region.

The area sits at high elevation, so it is important to allow time for acclimatization and to drink plenty of water. The best time to visit is during the dry season, when mountain roads are more accessible.

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: December 7, 2025 20:45