Oyón province

Oyón is an administrative province in the Lima Department that covers mountainous terrain divided into six districts. The terrain features high-elevation settlements and valleys shaped by the Andean mountain ranges that run through the area.

Indigenous Andean peoples first settled in this region and developed farming methods suited to high-altitude life. These early communities formed the foundation for the settlements that continued through the colonial period and beyond.

The communities here gather for traditional celebrations where music and dance reflect regional customs that are still practiced today. These events show how local people maintain their connection to the land and to each other.

Getting here by bus from Lima is possible, though travel times change depending on mountain weather and road conditions. Visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions and the challenging terrain that makes travel unpredictable at times.

The area contains several mountain ranges that create natural divides between the districts and shape how people travel and connect. These ridges and peaks form barriers that have influenced local movement patterns and the isolation of certain communities.

Location: Lima Department

Capital city: Oyón

Shares border with: Cajatambo Province, Huaura province, Lauricocha Province, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Pasco Province

GPS coordinates: -10.66806,-76.77250

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:26