Daniel Alcides Carrión is the smallest of three provinces that make up the Pasco Region in Peru.

It was named after the medical student Daniel Alcides Carrión.

The Rawra mountain range and the Rumi Cruz mountain range traverse the province.

One of the highest peaks of the province is Puywanqucha at about 5,200 m (17,060 ft) above sea level.

Other mountains are listed below:[1] The province is divided into eight districts, which are: