[1] Geographically, the province is located over the Callejón de Huaylas and the western slopes of the Cordillera Negra.

Some other highlights of the province are the Pumacayán hill, the hot springs of Monterrey (at 6 km or 4 mi from the city) and the Willkawain archaeological sites,[2] at 13 kilometres (8 mi) to the north of Huaraz, in village of Paria, in the Independencia district.

Some of the highest peaks of the province are Pucaranra, Chinchey, Tocllaraju and Huantsán.

It offers a panoramic sight of the Cordillera Blanca and the Callejón de Huaylas.

Huaraz is divided into twelve districts, which are the following: The province is inhabited by indigenous and mestizo citizens of Quechua descent.