Cañete is a province of Peru located in the southern part of the Lima Region.

The weather of the province's coastal area has two well-defined seasons: The province is divided into sixteen districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito): The coast of Cañete, with beaches such as Asia, Chilca, Puerto Viejo, León Dormido, Costa del Campo, Totoritas, Chocaya, Chepeconde, Puerto Fiel, Gallardo and Cerro Azul, is one of the province's main touristic attractions.

The pleasant valley of Lunahuaná, a paradise for adventure sports lovers, is just half an hour from San Vicente de Cañete.

The main attraction is the fast running Cañete River, which features rapids up to Class IV.

Each year, the valley hosts a festival involving rafting, trekking, gliding, mountain biking and fishing competitions.