Plan on about 11 h 45 min of driving for the 446-mile (717 km) trip from Barranca to Celendín, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 446 mi (717 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-100 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-122 → LI-121 → LI-972 → LI-964 → PE-3N → LI-931 → CA-1501 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Barranca–Celendín drive in a few lines
PE-1N (157 mi) and PE-3N (135 mi) carry about 65% of the 446 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barranca to Celendín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-100 | 1–6 | 5 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 6–9 | 3 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 9–137 | 128 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 137–160 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 160–189 | 29 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 189–191 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-122 | 191–194 | 3 | La Libertad |
| LI-121 | 194–234 | 40 | La Libertad |
| LI-972 | 234–238 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-964 | 238–251 | 13 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 251–253 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 253–265 | 12 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 265–269 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 269–392 | 123 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| CA-1501 | 392–396 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 396–444 | 48 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 444–446 | 2 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Places worth a stop between Barranca and Celendín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 11), Cerro Miraflores (mile 301)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 66)
- Museums and history: Paramonga (mile 11), Las Haldas (mile 94), Viracochapampa (mile 301), Cerro Miraflores (mile 301), Museo Huauco (mile 439)
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Viracochapampa
Viracochapampa holds the remains of a pre-Inca building complex in Peru that served as one of the administrative centers of the Wari culture.
Cerro Miraflores
About 1.1 km northwest of Huamachuco, Cerro Miraflores is an archaeological site in the Huamachuco district of Sánchez Carrión province, La Libertad.
Museo Huauco
Museo Huauco is a museum on the main square of the Sucre district in Cajamarca, Peru.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Trujillo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Churin
- Barranca to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barranca to Celendín?
About 11 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
How far is Celendín from Barranca by car?
About 446 miles (717 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 Barranca to Celendín drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barranca to Celendín?
In order: LM-100, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-122, LI-121, LI-972, LI-964, PE-3N, LI-931, CA-1501 and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barranca to Celendín?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 94, 1 mi from the route); Cerro Miraflores (archaeological site, mile 301, 0.8 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.