Oro Puno liegt im Süden Perus in der Provinz Puno, etwa 4.700 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel. Der Bezirk ist geprägt von kaltem und schneereichem Wetter und die Temperaturen schwanken zwischen -10 °C und +10 °C.
The mine has existed for many decades already and was legalized in 2010.
Oro Puno is the first certified gold mine in Peru, which completely abandons the use of toxic chemicals in the mining process. This makes the mine a pioneer in the region, and many others look upon it as a role model.