Tantamayo (from Quechua Tanta Mayu) is one of eleven districts of the Huamalíes Province in Peru.

[1] One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Kancha at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft).

Other mountains are listed below:[2] The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent.

Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (72.93%) learnt to speak in childhood, 26.47% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).

[3] Some of the most important archaeological sites of the district are Anku, Isuq, Phiruru, Susupillu and Wanqaran.