Cajabamba to Zorritos is about 518 road miles (834 km): roughly 11 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Distance by road | 518 mi (834 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-08 → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Cajabamba to Zorritos
PE-1N (328 mi) and PE-08 (105 mi) carry about 84% of the 518 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cajabamba to Zorritos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 1–73 | 72 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 73–178 | 105 | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| local roads | 178–183 | 5 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 183–185 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 185–227 | 42 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 227–231 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 231–232 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 232–518 | 286 | Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
- Mile 176 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 201 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 474 of this route: Piura → Tumbes (region line)
What to see on the way from Cajabamba to Zorritos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Jose de Moro (mile 188), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 230), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 236), Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 361)
- Museums and history: St. Catherine's Cathedral, Cajamarca (mile 75), San Jose de Moro (mile 188), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 230), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 236), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 359)
- With kids: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 361)
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Cajamarca
Known as Cajamarca Cathedral, St. Catherine's Cathedral is the main Catholic place of worship in the city of Cajamarca.
San Jose de Moro
San Jose de Moro is a Moche archaeological site in the Pacanga District of Chepén Province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau
In Piura's historic center, this house museum is the home where Admiral Miguel Grau, known for his role in the War of the Pacific, was born on July 27, 1834.
Parque ecológico Kurt Beer
Covering 75 hectares in Piura, Parque ecológico Kurt Beer includes a zoo with spectacled bears, monkeys, deer and red-headed parrots; the nearby Santa Julia wetland hosts around 90 bird species.
More drives to Zorritos
- Chimbote to Zorritos
- Casma to Zorritos
- Chota to Zorritos
- Cajamarca to Zorritos
- Celendín to Zorritos
- Jaén to Zorritos
From Cajabamba to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cajabamba to Zorritos?
About 11 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
How far is Zorritos from Cajabamba by car?
About 518 miles (834 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 Cajabamba to Zorritos drive?
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 Zorritos?
In order: PE-3N, PE-08 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cajabamba to Zorritos?
Closest to the road: San Jose de Moro (archaeological site, mile 188, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (cathedral, mile 230, 0.3 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 236, 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.