Departamento de Ayacucho Vacations, Departamento de Ayacucho Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

The province is located in the South-Central area of Peru. The name is derived from two quechua words «aya» (death) and «cuchu» (outback).
The city of Ayacucho, capital of the province, is one of the most remarkable colonial urban settlements. Known for its religious festivities of Semana Santa (Holly Week) and for its several churches (33) and beautiful houses of European style.

Tourist Site Attractions include: Huanta a valley known as "Esmeralda de los Andes" for its favorable location and rich biodiversity in flora and fauna; National Reservation Pampa Galeras known for protecting 18.000 vicuñas characterized by a landscape of plains surrounded by valleys and ravines; etc.