The historical Sanctuary of the Pampa de Ayacucho was established by Law (D.S.) N 119-80-AA on August 14, 1980. It is located in the department of Ayacucho, province of Huamanga, in a surface of 300 has.

On December 9, 1824 it was the scenery of the famous battle of Ayacucho which assured the Latin American independence from the Spanish Empire. There are pre-Inca ruins in nearby Wari, which have outstanding importance as this culture extended through out most of the territory of what are now Peru and Bolivia.

In the area, the puna partridge (Tinamotis pentlandii), the andean partridge (Nothoprecta pentlandii), the huallara (Chloephaga melanopterus), the lique lique (Vanellus resplenders) and the Kulle Kulle (Attagis gayi) are present. With regard to the native plants living in the area, the wild trefall (Trifolium amabile), the pinco pinco (Ephedra americana), the llanten (Plantago sp.) and the peccoy (Stipa ichu) are registered. Likewise, these pastures aught to be mentioned: Calamagrostis sp., Poa sp. and Alchemilla pinnata.

The main purpose of this historical sanctuary is to protect the natural and Historical site of the Battle of Ayacucho in order to enlarge the Tourist Circuit of Ayacucho (Wari ruins - Quinua - Pampas de Ayacucho).