The historian Luis Cánepa Pachas puts the date of the arrival of the Pre-Chincha at sometime in the tenth century.

The use of the Cajón drum, maracas and other traditional instruments figure prominently in Afro-Peruvian music, which is popular throughout the region.

During February the "Verano Negro" (literally "Black Summer") festival is held, celebrating Afro-Peruvian food, music, culture and dance.

The cuisine of the Chincha Alta area is considered distinct from other parts of Peru, because of its African background.

It was composed in 1984 by Mrs. Ana Maria del Solar and Manolo Andrade Avalos, creators of the music and lyrics respectively, and approved by Municipal Resolution No.

It has a chorus and three verses which commend and exalt the beauty of the Chincha region as well as the courage and heroism of its people.