Canchis is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru.

The Willkanuta and La Raya mountain ranges traverse the province.

On August 29, 1834, the city of Sicuani became the official capital of the province of Canchis.

The districts, with their capitals in parentheses, are: The people in the province are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent.

Other sites in the province are Ayamach'ay, Llamachayuq Qaqa and Machu Pitumarka.