Plan on about 7 h 39 min of driving for the 273-mile (440 km) trip from Barranca 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.”
| Total distance | 273 mi (440 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-100 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Barranca to Malabrigo: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (223 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 90% of the 273 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Barranca and Malabrigo
| 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 | 160–228 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 228–231 | 3 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 231–237 | 6 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 237–264 | 27 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 264–265 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 265–273 | 8 | La Libertad |
- Mile 16 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
What to see on the way from Barranca to Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 11), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 229)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 66)
- Museums and history: Paramonga (mile 11), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 143), Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (mile 227), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 229)
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
About five kilometers south of Trujillo in Moche District, the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are a Moche sanctuary made up of adobe pyramids and monuments.
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Run by the National University of Trujillo, this museum of archaeology, anthropology and history holds collections from the pre-Hispanic societies that developed on Peru's north coast.
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
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
- Tocache to Malabrigo
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 Malabrigo?
About 7 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 273 miles.
How far is Malabrigo from Barranca by car?
About 273 miles (440 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 Barranca to Malabrigo?
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 Barranca to Malabrigo use?
In order: LM-100, PE-1N, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barranca to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 62, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (museum, mile 229, 0.6 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.