Cajamarca Province

Cajamarca Province spreads across northern Andean terrain with twelve districts scattered across elevations ranging from 420 to 4,496 meters. The landscape shifts between different climate zones as altitude changes, creating varied environments across the region.

The region holds some of the oldest irrigation systems in the Americas, built around 3,400 BCE in the Nanchoc District. These ancient waterways reveal how early inhabitants engineered solutions to farm in mountainous terrain.

Quechua traditions shape daily life and local festivals throughout the province, visible in how communities celebrate and gather together. Traditional dairy farming practices reflect customs passed down through generations and remain central to how people here live.

The provincial capital sits at 2,720 meters elevation and connects to major cities through paved roads. Visitors should prepare for the high altitude and bring layers for the variable mountain weather common at this height.

Several mountain ranges including Llusk'a Qullpa and Allqay Wasi form natural boundaries between the twelve districts. These prominent ridges shape how the territory is divided and give each area its own distinct geographic character.

Location: Cajamarca Department

Capital city: Cajamarca

Shares border with: Cajabamba Province, Celendín Province, Contumazá Province, Hualgayoc Province, San Marcos Province, San Pablo Province, Gran Chimú Province

GPS coordinates: -7.15694,-78.51750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28