Huamachuco District

Huamachuco is an administrative district in Sánchez Carrión Province, Peru, spanning mountainous terrain in the Andes. The area includes valleys and farmland situated at approximately 3,100 meters above sea level.

The district contains the Marcahuamachuco archaeological site, which functioned as a political and religious center between 350 and 1,100 CE. This pre-Inca settlement marks an important period in the region's early development.

Local farming practices shape daily life here, with seasonal celebrations marking the agricultural calendar throughout the year. These traditions connect families to the land and to each other across generations.

The district connects to Trujillo city through a road network of approximately 184 kilometers. Visitors should be prepared for high elevation and variable weather conditions when exploring the area.

The stone structures at Marcahuamachuco show advanced building techniques from pre-Inca times that still intrigue researchers today. The precision of these ancient constructions reveals the skill of the region's early craftspeople.

Location: Sánchez Carrión Province

Capital city: Huamachuco

Elevation above the sea: 3,110 m

Shares border with: Chugay District, Curgos District, Sarín District, Cachicadán District, Quiruvilca District, Sanagorán District, Marcabal District

GPS coordinates: -7.81544,-78.04865

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:28