Plan on about 15 h 15 min of driving for the 432-mile (696 km) trip from Cajabamba to Aguaytía, 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.”
| Distance by road | 432 mi (696 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 15 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → LI-116 → LI-115 → LI-938 → LI-943 → AN-507 → AN-509 → AN-558 → PE-12A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Cajabamba to Aguaytía is like
PE-12A (157 mi) and PE-5N (125 mi) carry about 65% of the 432 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cajabamba and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 6–11 | 5 | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| local roads | 11–25 | 14 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 25–30 | 5 | La Libertad |
| LI-116 | 30–39 | 9 | La Libertad |
| LI-115 | 39–43 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-938 | 43–57 | 14 | La Libertad |
| LI-943 | 57–64 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 64–89 | 25 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 89–91 | 2 | Áncash |
| AN-507 | 91–98 | 7 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 98–101 | 3 | Áncash |
| AN-509 | 101–121 | 20 | Áncash |
| AN-558 | 121–150 | 29 | Áncash |
| PE-12A | 150–307 | 157 | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| PE-5N | 307–432 | 125 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 7 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 81 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 181 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 185 of this route: La Libertad → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 309 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Places worth a stop between Cajabamba and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Viracochapampa (mile 22), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 419), Ducha del Diablo (mile 419)
- Nature and outdoors: Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 419), Ducha del Diablo (mile 419)
- Museums and history: Viracochapampa (mile 22), Marcahuamachuco (mile 24)
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.
Marcahuamachuco
Pre-Inca ruins in Peru's La Libertad Region make up Marcahuamachuco, an archaeological site worth a stop for road-trippers in the area.
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.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Cajabamba to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cajabamba to Aguaytía?
About 15 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 432 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cajabamba to Aguaytía?
About 432 miles (696 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 Cajabamba to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cajabamba to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-3N, LI-116, LI-115, LI-938, LI-943, AN-507, AN-509, AN-558, PE-12A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cajabamba to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Viracochapampa (archaeological site, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 419, 0.2 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 419, 0.1 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.