Sánchez Carrión Province

Sánchez Carrión Province extends across mountainous terrains and valleys within the La Libertad Department, containing eight distinct administrative districts with Huamachuco as its capital city.

The province contains numerous archaeological sites from pre-Columbian civilizations, including the extensive stone structures of Marcahuamachuco, which date back to ancient Andean cultures.

Local communities in Sánchez Carrión Province maintain traditional agricultural practices, cultivating potatoes and corn while preserving indigenous Quechua customs through festivals and ceremonies.

Visitors can reach the province via the main highway connecting to Huamachuco, where accommodations range from basic hostels to mid-range hotels throughout the eight districts.

The province features a network of pre-Hispanic stone structures spread across high-altitude locations, demonstrating advanced engineering techniques of ancient Peruvian civilizations.

Location: La Libertad Department

Capital city: Huamachuco

Shares border with: Bolívar Province, Otuzco Province, Pataz Province, Santiago de Chuco Province, Cajabamba Province

GPS coordinates: -7.81222,-78.04750

Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:01