San Pedro de Cachora Postal Codes: 03110 | Abancay, Apurímac

Key Facts

San Pedro de Cachora is a district located within the Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region. Situated in the southern highlands of Peru, this district occupies a strategic position approximately 25 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital Abancay, nestled in the rugged terrain of the Andes Mountains at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level. The district covers an area of approximately 245 square kilometers and serves as home to around 3,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture and small-scale commerce. San Pedro de Cachora is administratively divided into several populated centers including the district capital of Cachora itself, along with surrounding communities that maintain traditional Quechua cultural practices. The district's economy centers around the cultivation of corn, potatoes, and various fruits, while also benefiting from growing tourism due to its proximity to the famous archaeological site of Choquequirao, often called the 'sacred sister' of Machu Picchu. As part of Peru's comprehensive administrative structure, San Pedro de Cachora contains multiple populated centers for which detailed postal code information is available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout the district.

Neighboring Regions

• Tamburco
• Huanipaca
• Curahuasi