Lauricocha Province

Lauricocha Province is an administrative area in Huánuco region that stretches across the Andes with elevations from 3,200 meters to around 6,600 meters at the Yerupaja peak. The terrain includes steep mountainsides, valleys, lakes, and river systems that shape both the landscape and how people settle and move through it.

The province sits on a section of the Qhapaq Ñan, the ancient Inca road network that connected Cusco to Quito across the Andes. This system allowed the Inca to manage their vast territory and link different mountain regions together.

Spanish is the main language spoken here, though people maintain deep connections to Quechua traditions through daily practices and customs. This blend of heritage and modern life shapes how communities gather, celebrate, and pass down knowledge to younger generations.

Jesús, the provincial capital, can be reached through three main routes: the Panamericana Norte highway, the Central highway, or via the Churín-Oyón path. The dry season offers easier access to mountain passes and better road conditions overall.

Lauricocha Lake and its river system form one of the source points of the Amazon River, flowing from high altitudes in the mountains. This water system plays a critical role in shaping the continent's water cycle.

Location: Huanuco

Capital city: Jesús

Shares border with: Ambo Province, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Province, Yarowilca Province, Bolognesi Province, Cajatambo Province, Oyón province, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province

Website: http://munilauricocha.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -10.03389,-76.58194

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23