Dos de Mayo Province

Dos de Mayo is a province in the Huanuco Region of Peru, situated in the Andes at high altitude where mountains shape the landscape. The territory is divided into several districts, with La Union serving as the main administrative center.

The province was created in 1870 through the merger of several historical settlements from the Inca period. This administrative reorganization brought together various existing communities under a single governance structure.

The province has deep roots in indigenous communities, with many people speaking Quechua and maintaining traditional practices in daily life. These customs shape how people relate to each other and organize their communities.

La Union is the administrative center and sits on the Pan-American Highway connecting to Lima. Visitors should prepare for mountainous terrain and changing weather conditions typical of this highland area.

The Vizcarra River flows through a narrow valley and forms a natural boundary between several districts in the area. This waterway has shaped settlement patterns and the way communities are distributed across the territory.

Location: Huanuco

Capital city: La Unión, Huánuco

Shares border with: Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Province, Lauricocha Province, Leoncio Prado Province, Yarowilca Province, Bolognesi Province

Website: http://munidosdemayo.com

GPS coordinates: -9.83300,-76.66900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46