Placed just above the Canyon of Uchco and surrounded by three majestic mountains (Tunshupalpa, Uman Huarco and La Libertad) Tomas is one of the highest districts within the province of Yauyos.

It is located on the border of the Junin department and is within the boundaries of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos Cochas).

The community of Tomas has about 600 alpacas, a herd of 30 vicugnas, among other Andean Camelids.

Although difficult to get to, the community of Tomas offers a hotel and in-home hospitality services, three in home restaurants, and a variety of tourist sites to visit.

One of the highest peaks of the district is Wachwa Runtuna at approximately 5,000 m (16,000 ft).