Huari Province

The province spans 2,771 square kilometers across the Andes mountains, containing sixteen districts and reaching elevations of 3,149 meters above sea level.

The territory holds numerous archaeological sites from pre-Columbian civilizations, including the monumental structures at Chavin de Huantar and the stone tombs at Markahirka.

The population maintains strong Quechua heritage, with 78 percent of residents speaking Quechua as their first language and practicing traditional agricultural methods.

Travelers reach Huari Province through road networks connecting to other Ancash Department areas, with the provincial capital serving as the main transportation hub.

The western section features peaks of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, including Rurichinchay, which rises to 6,309 meters in elevation.

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: May 27, 2025 12:56