The Wayro route from Ayacucho, Peru to Barranca is 462 miles (744 km), about 10 h 17 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28A → PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-1N → LM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Ayacucho–Barranca drive in a few lines
PE-28A (202 mi) and PE-1SE (125 mi) carry about 71% of the 462 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ayacucho to Barranca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28A | 2–204 | 202 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica |
| PE-1SE | 204–329 | 125 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 329–346 | 17 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 346–431 | 85 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-101 | 431–439 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 439–460 | 21 | Lima |
| local roads | 460–462 | 2 | Lima |
- Mile 48 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Huancavelica → Ica (region line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
What to see on the way from Ayacucho to Barranca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Tambo Colorado (mile 180), La Centinela (mile 220), Convent of Our Lady of the Angels (mile 344), Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (mile 344), Ancon (mile 367), Bandurria (mile 426)
- Museums and history: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Tambo Colorado (mile 180), La Centinela (mile 220), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 332), Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (mile 344), Ancon (mile 367), Bandurria (mile 426)
Inka Wasi, Huancavelica
Inka Wasi is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, where the remains of an Inca palace are regarded as one of the region's most important monuments.
Tambo Colorado
Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex near the coast of Peru, also known by the Quechua names Puka Tampu and Pukallaqta.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
Convent of Our Lady of the Angels
Commonly called the Iglesia y Convento de los Descalzos, the Convent of Our Lady of the Angels is a Franciscan convent in Lima's Rímac District, declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 1972.
Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum
Also known as Casa de Bolognesi, this house museum in Lima's historic center occupies Francisco Bolognesi's birthplace and is dedicated to the War of the Pacific and the Battle of Arica.
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Once you reach Barranca
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
More drives to Barranca
- Huaral to Barranca
- Lima to Barranca
- Huánuco to Barranca
- Pucallpa to Barranca
- Huancayo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Barranca
From Ayacucho to other places in Peru
- Ayacucho, Peru to Huancavelica
- Ayacucho, Peru to Jauja
- Ayacucho, Peru to La Merced
- Ayacucho, Peru to Cerro de Pasco
- Ayacucho, Peru to Oxapampa
- Ayacucho, Peru to Huaral
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Barranca?
About 10 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Barranca?
About 462 miles (744 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Ayacucho to Barranca drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ayacucho to Barranca?
In order: PE-28A, PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-1N and LM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ayacucho and Barranca?
Closest to the road: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (archaeological site, mile 120, 0.5 mi from the route); Tambo Colorado (archaeological site, mile 180, 0.2 mi from the route); Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (museum, mile 344, 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.