Cajamarca Department

Located between Ecuador and the Andean mountain range, the Cajamarca Department spans across mountains, valleys, and parts of the Amazon rainforest at 2700 meters elevation.

The region gained prominence in 1465 when the Inca Empire established a provincial capital, later becoming the site where Spanish conquistadors captured Emperor Atahualpa.

The department maintains thirteen provinces where residents produce traditional dairy products, particularly cheeses, following methods passed down through multiple generations.

The Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca provides higher education opportunities while the region develops its infrastructure through mining operations and agricultural initiatives.

Archaeological excavations in the Nanchoc District revealed irrigation canals dating to 4700 BCE, representing some of the earliest water management systems in the Americas.

Location: Peru

Capital city: Cajamarca

Shares border with: Amazonas Department, La Libertad Department, Lambayeque Department, Piura Department

GPS coordinates: -6.61000,-78.78000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:51