Maps from between 1500 and 1600 can be seen in the New York Public Library, where Caravelí is noted as an important settlement in the region.

The Coastal Range in this province varies in width between 20 and 30 km, reaching a height of up to 1500 meters above sea level.

In the highlands bordering the department of Ayacucho, the climate is temperate with light summer rains.

Zones located between 1500 and 2500 meters above sea level, like the provincial capital, have a steppe climate but with summer rains.

The location of the province between the Pacific Ocean and the Andean foothills results in very rugged terrain.

The coastline to the south features cliffs and inaccessible spots before reaching Cirilo beach, which is flanked by ravines and alleys.

This area is also known as Los Arcos, consisting of three large guano islands forming channels and whimsical shapes.

At the end of these, an inaccessible islet inhabited by birds marks the beginning of Mansa de Lomas beach.

At km 528 of the Panamericana Sur highway, an asphalt road leads to the port, which has houses built at the beginning of the 20th century, restaurants, and a hotel.

A steep, high guano zone, opposite which is the Lobería islet, with a lighthouse and therefore restricted access.

Continuing south is Playa Brava de Lomas, large, with fine sand and extensive banks of machas.

This hill, crossed by freshwater that allows the growth of casuarinas and fig trees, houses pre-Columbian ruins and terraces, the only ones in Peru located on the beach.

Continuing south, at km 596.5, after passing large grass areas and islets with sea lions and guano birds, is the Silaca resort.

The Silaca resort resembles an Inca village amid ruins and terraces, with houses made of stone and cone-shaped totora roofs.

South of the Los Pajaritos pool and the ravine where the Atiquipa river flows, is Jihuay beach.

From here, it is said that the chasquis (messengers who ran long distances in short times) used to carry fresh fish to Cusco.