Pasco Province

The Pasco Province extends across 4,758 square kilometers of central Peru, featuring high mountains and deep valleys between 256 and 4,380 meters elevation points.

The province gained substantial economic importance during the 19th century when German-Austrian settlers established communities and developed mining operations in the region.

The thirteen districts of Pasco Province maintain strong mining traditions, with local festivals celebrating the heritage of silver, zinc, and lead extraction.

Regular bus services connect the provincial capital Cerro de Pasco with Lima through a network of mountain roads that require careful navigation during rainy seasons.

The Waqurunchu mountain range crosses through the province, reaching heights of 5,748 meters and creating natural borders with neighboring Huánuco and Lima regions.

Location: Pasco Department

Capital city: Cerro de Pasco

Shares border with: Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Oxapampa Province, Ambo Province, Pachitea Province, Junín Province, Yauli Province, Huaral Province, Huaura province, Oyón province

GPS coordinates: -10.69000,-76.27000

Latest update: March 15, 2025 05:27