Paruro
Created by a decree June 21 of 1825. The province of Paruro has a very rough orography due to the mountain range of Yanacocha, that runs between the rivers Apurímac and Urubamba. Its climate is frigid towards summits, tempering towards valleys and occasionally warmed up in some zones.
Its capital, the city of Paruro (3,051 meters above sea level), included in the days of the Corregimientos of Chilques and Masques. The province has an extension of 1,984.42 km² and one population of 35,240 inhabitants (projection to year 2000), distributed in its 9 districts: Paruro, Accha, Ccapi, Colcha, Huanoquite, Omacha, Paccaritambo, Pillpinto and Yaurisque.
Among the interest places highlights: Cusibamba that is the most suggestive natural site. The cave of Tamputoco, in the district of Pacaritambo that attracts many tourists and villagers.
Between the more important archaeological rests there are the Mauca Llacta sanctuary, the Andenes of Curucalla and Pumaorco. Between its festividades, the celebration of the Calvarios, celebrated on May 1, is the most concurred.
Paruro has a great mineral wealth, highlights its production of saltpeter, copper, silver, gold, quicksilver, magnets and stone coal.