Huari Province

Huari Province is an administrative territory in the Peruvian Andes divided into sixteen districts spread across mountainous terrain. The provincial capital serves as the main center where roads and settlements connect.

Ancient civilizations built monumental structures across this region that remain visible today. These archaeological remains show the long history of human settlement in the highlands.

The people here speak Quechua in daily life and keep their ancestral traditions alive through farming practices. You notice traditional methods in the fields and hear the language spoken naturally in communities.

You reach the province by road through connections to other parts of Ancash Department. The provincial capital is the best starting point for exploring and getting around locally.

The western section contains some of the region's highest peaks with dramatic mountain views. These peaks shape the landscape and influence how people live in different elevation zones.

Location: Ancash Department

Capital city: Huari

Shares border with: Antonio Raymondi Province, Asunción Province, Bolognesi Province, Carhuaz Province, Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald Province, Huaraz province, Recuay Province, Huacaybamba Province, Huamalíes Province

GPS coordinates: -9.36889,-77.23694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07