Huaura River
The river runs past the town toward the Pacific, bringing water to a long band of cultivated fields in an otherwise arid coastal region.
Minimalist map poster · Peru
11.0700° S / 77.5994° W
A historic town on the Huaura River in Peru's coastal desert, where green irrigated valley meets dry hills

One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
Huaura lies on the northern coast of the Lima region, beside the river of the same name and just north of Huacho. From above, the contrast is striking: a green valley of irrigated fields following the river, bordered by bare desert terrain. The town sits at the edge of this fertile strip, with a compact centre and the Pan-American Highway passing nearby.
Huaura holds an important place in Peruvian history. In November 1820, José de San Martín proclaimed the independence of Peru from a balcony in the town, now preserved as the Balcón de Huaura. The historic centre, with its plaza and colonial-era blocks, remains the clearest grid on the map.
A Huaura map poster brings together a river, a historic core and the dry coastal landscape. The small regular grid, the winding river and the scattered field patterns of the valley create a varied yet orderly composition, one that reads especially well in the Sand style.
The river runs past the town toward the Pacific, bringing water to a long band of cultivated fields in an otherwise arid coastal region.
The main square and its surrounding blocks form a neat colonial grid, the setting of the balcony where San Martín proclaimed independence in 1820.
The coastal highway passes close to Huaura, a straight line connecting the town with Huacho to the south and with the northern coast.
Make it yours
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Huaura
Huaura is a place of national significance and also a family home for many in the Norte Chico region. The map works for Peruvians abroad, for history enthusiasts and for anyone attached to this valley.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with the date 1820 or a family name. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Huaura poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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