Pachacámac is one of 43 districts of the Lima Province in Peru. The capital of the district is the village of Pachacámac. Its main asset is the archaeological Inca site Pachacámac.

Geography

The district is located in the southern part of the Lima province at an elevation of 75m.

Boundaries

History

Pachacámac was first encountered by Hernándo Pizarro on January 30, 1530, while on his quest for gold and his search for a location of a new capital. In 1573, the city of Santísimo Salvador de Pachacámac was founded. In 1857, Pachacámac was founded as a republican district.

Political division

The district is divided into 11 populated centers :

Capital

The capital of the Pachacámac district is the village of Pachacámac.

Climate