Huaral province
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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.
Geography
The Puwaq Hanka mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the province are listed below:[3]
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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
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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
External links
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- Fotos de Huaral Template:Webarchive
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- Template:In lang Huaral en linea
- Template:In lang Huaral en la Web
Notes
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- ↑ Template:In lang Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Huaral provincia Template:Webarchive. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
- ↑ Template:In lang Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Ubicación geográfica. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the province of Huaral (Lima Region)
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