Pacasmayo Province

Pacasmayo Province stretches across Peru's western coast and includes several districts with San Pedro de Lloc as its administrative center. The territory connects coastal areas, farmland, and town centers where people make their living from fishing and farming.

The area rests on a heritage of irrigation channels built long before Spanish arrival, which have shaped farming for centuries. These ancient systems show how earlier peoples adapted the dry coastal land for agriculture.

People here gather throughout the year for festivals that celebrate local crops, fishing traditions, and music tied to the seasons. These gatherings show how daily life follows the rhythms of farming and the sea.

The best time to visit is during the dry season when weather conditions are easiest to handle. Local markets and town centers are most active early in the morning.

Here, ancient irrigation methods blend with modern farming, creating a rare link between pre-colonial techniques and today's agriculture. Visitors can see these older systems still in daily use.

Location: La Libertad Department

Capital city: San Pedro de Lloc

Shares border with: Ascope Province, Chepén Province, Contumazá Province

GPS coordinates: -7.42778,-79.50361

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29