[3] The high, cool climate of the province limits economic activity.

[5] The province is popular for hikers and mountain climbers, especially to hike and climb in the Cordillera Huayhuash on the western border of Lauricocha.

Other mountains are listed below:[8] Climatic information about the province of Lauricocha is available for Rondos and San Miguel de Cauri.

In the Köppen Classification system, elevations below about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) are usually Cfb climates (temperate, cool summers) or Cwb (temperate, cool summers, dry winters).

[11] Lauricocha Province is divided into seven districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde): The province is inhabited by indigenous citizens of Quechua descent.