By road, Cajabamba and Churin are about 419 miles (675 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 32 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 419 mi (675 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → LI-116 → LI-115 → LI-931 → LI-964 → LI-972 → LI-121 → LI-122 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Cajabamba–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-1N (185 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 59% of the 419 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cajabamba to Churin
| 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 | 39–51 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 51–61 | 10 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 61–65 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 65–77 | 12 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 77–79 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-964 | 79–92 | 13 | La Libertad |
| LI-972 | 92–96 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-121 | 96–135 | 39 | La Libertad |
| LI-122 | 135–139 | 4 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 139–141 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 141–170 | 29 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 170–194 | 24 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| PE-1N | 194–350 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| connecting roads | 350–351 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 351–355 | 4 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 355–419 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 7 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 172 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 320), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 326), Huaura Museum (mile 355), Acaray (mile 358)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 264), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 342)
- Museums and history: Marcahuamachuco (mile 24), Las Haldas (mile 237), Paramonga (mile 320), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 326), Huaura Museum (mile 355), Acaray (mile 358)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Cajabamba to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cajabamba to Churin?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cajabamba to Churin?
About 419 miles (675 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 Churin?
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 Churin?
In order: PE-3N, LI-116, LI-115, LI-931, LI-964, LI-972, LI-121, LI-122, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cajabamba to Churin?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 320, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (museum, mile 326, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 355, 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.