Huaral is a province of the department of Lima, Peru. From the administrative point of view of the Catholic Church in Peru, it forms part of the Diocese of Huacho. Geographically, its territory extends around the valley of the Chancay River from the mountainous frontier of the Pasco Region and Junín Region up to the Pacific Ocean. Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Ubicación geográfica. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
History It was created by Law No. 21488 on May 11, 1976, by president Francisco Morales Bermúdez out of eight districts of the province of Canta and four of the province of Huaura. Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Huaral provincia . Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
Geography It borders the province of Huaura to the north, the provinces of Canta and Lima to the south, the provinces of Pasco and Yauli to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Puwaq Hanka mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the province are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the province of Huaral (Lima Region)
Political division The province is divided into twelve districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito): Huaral Atavillos Alto Atavillos Bajo Aucallama Chancay Ihuari 27 de Noviembre Lampian Pacaraos Santa Cruz de Andamarca Sumbilca San Miguel de Acos
Attractions
Lachay Hills
This ecosystem is a representative example of hills with vegetation found only in Peru and northern Chile. It preserves a rich flora and fauna with numerous endemic species. It also constitutes an important recreational area for the residents of Lima and neighboring towns, whose conservation and proper development have often been threatened.
Chancay Castle Chancay Castle, or Boggio Castle, located in Huaral Province, is a medieval-style castle built between the 1920s and 1930s on a rocky cliff on the beaches of Chancay.
Hacienda Huando The old house or hacienda located in Huando is a former Peruvian hacienda, located in the Huaral Valley, 8 km east of the city of Chancay. It was owned by the Graña family, who used it as a fruit farm, especially the Huando orange plantation.
Rúpac
The Rúpac archaeological site, sometimes referred to as the "Machu Picchu of Lima," is located in the Atavillos Bajo district, within the province of Huaral, at 3,500 meters above sea level and 145 km from Lima.
See also Challwaqucha Willkaqucha Yanawayin Lake
External links Official website Fotos de Huaral La Plaza Centenario en GoogleEarth La Plaza de Armas en GoogleEarth Huaral en linea Huaral en la Web
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