Lares Postal Codes: 08125 to 08126 | Calca, Cusco

Key Facts

Lares is a district located within the Calca Province of the Cusco Region in southeastern Peru. Situated in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, Lares lies approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco and serves as an important administrative and cultural center for the surrounding highland communities. The district covers an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents, primarily Quechua-speaking indigenous communities who maintain traditional agricultural practices and cultural traditions. Lares is administratively divided into several smaller populated centers and communities, with the town of Lares serving as the district capital. The region is particularly famous for the Lares Valley and the Lares Trek, an alternative hiking route to Machu Picchu that passes through traditional Andean villages, thermal baths, and stunning mountain scenery. This district provides access to postal code information for its various communities and populated centers, facilitating communication and administrative services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Ollantaytambo
• Pisac
• Calca
• Huaran
• Yanahuara
• Pomacanchi
• Checacupe