Plan on about 15 h 1 min of driving for the 533-mile (858 km) trip from Aguaytía to Malabrigo, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 15 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-12A → PE-3N → PE-12 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Aguaytía to Malabrigo drive plays out
PE-12A (223 mi) and PE-5N (126 mi) carry about 65% of the 533 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Aguaytía and Malabrigo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–126 | 126 | Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín |
| PE-12A | 126–349 | 223 | San Martín, Huánuco, La Libertad, Áncash |
| PE-3N | 349–375 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-12 | 375–414 | 39 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 414–419 | 5 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 419–488 | 69 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 488–490 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 490–497 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 497–523 | 26 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 523–524 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 524–533 | 9 | La Libertad |
- Mile 32 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 154 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 246 of this route: Huánuco → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 252 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Aguaytía and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ducha del Diablo (mile 13), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 14), Cañón del Pato (mile 358), Cathedral of Trujillo (mile 489)
- Nature and outdoors: Ducha del Diablo (mile 13), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 14), Cañón del Pato (mile 358), Calipuy National Reserve (mile 380)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Trujillo (mile 489), Chan Chan (mile 491)
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Cañón del Pato
Carved by the Santa River where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra come closest, Cañón del Pato is a narrow river canyon in the Áncash region.
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Cathedral of Trujillo
Facing the Plaza de Armas, Trujillo Cathedral is the city's main church, built over 19 years from 1647 to 1666.
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
From Aguaytía to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aguaytía to Malabrigo?
About 15 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
What is the driving distance from Aguaytía to Malabrigo?
About 533 miles (858 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 Malabrigo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Aguaytía to Malabrigo?
In order: PE-5N, PE-12A, PE-3N, PE-12, PE-1NQ, PE-1N and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Aguaytía and Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 14, 0.2 mi from the route); Cañón del Pato (canyon, mile 358, 0.2 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.