Chota District

Chota is an administrative district in Cajamarca Region located in the Andes of northern Peru, covering mountainous terrain at high elevation. The area is organized into smaller administrative subdivisions that serve the local population spread across the territory.

The area was home to early cultures before Spanish arrival and was later incorporated into an empire under rulers who integrated the region into their administrative system. These changes shaped settlement patterns and local governance for centuries to come.

The San Juan festival, celebrated from June 13 to June 24, features traditional concerts, regional dishes, folk dances, bullfights, and beauty contests at Sanjuanpampa.

Visitors should prepare for the high elevation since the area sits in the Andes where the air is thinner. The best time to explore is during the drier months when roads and paths are more accessible.

The Plaza de Toros El Vizcaino stands as Peru's second largest bullring, establishing Chota's position as the primary bullfighting center in northern Peru.

Location: Chota Province

Capital city: Chota

Elevation above the sea: 2,388 m

Shares border with: Conchán District, Chalamarca District, Bambamarca District, Hualgayoc District, Chugur District, Lajas District, Cutervo District, Chiguirip District

GPS coordinates: -6.56025,-78.64975

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52