Rodríguez de Mendoza Province

Rodríguez de Mendoza Province spans twelve districts across the southeastern area of Amazonas and shares borders with San Martín Department and Chachapoyas Province. The territory sits within the humid Andean region with dense forest coverage in its lower elevations.

The province was officially established by Law 7626 on October 31, 1932, during the presidency of Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro. This creation followed a period of regional administrative changes in northern Peru.

The province bears the name of Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza, an influential priest and educator who came from the Chachapoyas region. His legacy remains part of the local identity.

The area sits at around 1,295 meters (4,250 ft) elevation with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 30°C (54°F to 86°F) depending on season and altitude. Heavy rainfall occurs from November through March, making access to certain areas more difficult during this period.

The forests here are home to rare species like the spatuletail hummingbird and Andean spectacled bears, found in very few places on Earth. This natural diversity makes this territory significant for conservation efforts.

Location: Amazonas Department

Capital city: Mendoza

Elevation above the sea: 1,295 m

Shares border with: Chachapoyas Province, Moyobamba Province, Huallaga Province, Mariscal Cáceres Province, Rioja Province

GPS coordinates: -6.39917,-77.48806

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23