Bolívar Province

Bolívar Province is a province in La Libertad, Peru, featuring mountainous terrain with diverse landscape characteristics. The territory encompasses six districts connected by a network of roads, with the Marañón River flowing through the region.

Established in 1916 as Cajamarquilla, the province received its current name in 1925 during President Augusto Leguía's administration as a tribute to Simón Bolívar. This renaming marked a significant moment in regional administrative history.

The annual festival honoring Santa Rosa de Lima on August 30 draws local communities together through traditional dances such as pachacas and pastoras. These celebrations reflect how residents maintain deep-rooted spiritual and cultural practices in their daily lives.

A network of roads connects the six districts throughout the province, enabling travel to different landscapes and communities. Visitors should expect that mountainous terrain may require more time for travel between settlements.

Within the province stands the fortress of Pacarishka, built by Inca ruler Túpac Yupanqui and representing pre-Columbian engineering. This archaeological site offers insights into the construction techniques and strategies employed during the Inca period.

Location: La Libertad Department

Capital city: Bolívar

Shares border with: Pataz Province, Sánchez Carrión Province, Chachapoyas Province, Cajabamba Province, Celendín Province, San Marcos Province, Mariscal Cáceres Province

Website: http://munibolivar.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -7.36306,-77.84000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47