Marañón Province

Marañón Province is an administrative area in Huanuco Department stretching across mountainous terrain and forested regions. The territory comprises five districts governed from the capital Huacrachuco.

The area was once home to early Andean cultures before the Spanish colonial period. In the early 1800s, it played a significant role in Peru's independence movement.

Spanish and Quechua are spoken daily by local residents, with their use varying across different communities. This linguistic diversity shapes how people communicate in everyday life.

Visitors should note that the terrain is hilly and forested, which means longer travel times between settlements. The dry season offers better access to the various districts across the region.

A large section of the El Sira Reserve spans this territory, protecting numerous plant and animal species found nowhere else. This conservation area remains little-known among travelers seeking intact ecosystems.

Location: Huanuco Department

Capital city: Huacrachuco

Shares border with: Huacaybamba Province, Leoncio Prado Province, Mariscal Luzuriaga Province, Pomabamba Province, Pataz Province, Tocache Province

GPS coordinates: -8.60649,-77.14825

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42