The Wayro route from Aguaytía to Churin is 258 miles (416 km), about 8 h 2 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 258 mi (416 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Aguaytía to Churin drive plays out
PE-18 (109 mi) and PE-18A (86 mi) carry about 76% of the 258 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Aguaytía to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–50 | 50 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 50–136 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 136–149 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 149–258 | 109 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 32 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
What to see on the way from Aguaytía to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ducha del Diablo (mile 13), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 14)
- Nature and outdoors: Ducha del Diablo (mile 13), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 60), Tingo María National Park (mile 65)
- Museums and history: Kotosh (mile 136), Goñicutac (mile 187), Warawtampu (mile 192)
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Moyobamba to Churin
From Aguaytía to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aguaytía to Churin?
About 8 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
What is the driving distance from Aguaytía to Churin?
About 258 miles (416 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Aguaytía to Churin?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Aguaytía to Churin use?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Aguaytía to Churin?
Closest to the road: Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 14, 0.2 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 192, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.