Puerto Inca Province

Puerto Inca Province is an administrative division in central Peru covering approximately 9,900 square kilometers, divided into five districts across lowland areas. The province consists of several towns and communities with varying geography, from flatter zones to densely forested regions.

Japanese settlers arrived in the early twentieth century and introduced new farming methods, particularly for rice and coffee cultivation. This migration left a lasting imprint on the region's agricultural practices and economic development.

The area is primarily Spanish-speaking, yet indigenous communities here continue to use Quechua, Asháninka, and other native languages in daily life. This linguistic mix reflects the region's diverse roots and shapes how people interact in villages and towns.

The capital town of Puerto Inca serves as the administrative center for the entire province and its five districts. Visitors should note that accessibility varies depending on which communities or areas they wish to explore.

The El Sira protected area is located within the province and harbors rare rainforest species. A tiny mite called Rhynchoppia puertoincaensis was scientifically described and named here as recently as 2017, revealing how much wildlife remains yet to be studied.

Location: Huanuco Department

Capital city: Puerto Inca

Shares border with: Leoncio Prado Province, Pachitea Province, Oxapampa Province, Coronel Portillo Province, Padre Abad Province

Website: http://munipuertoinca.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -9.67528,-75.45028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49