The Wayro route from Cajamarca to Churin is 500 miles (804 km), about 11 h 55 min of driving without 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.”
| Distance by road | 500 mi (804 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08 → LI-571 → LI-585 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Cajamarca–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-1N (275 mi) and PE-08 (102 mi) carry about 75% of the 500 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cajamarca and Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 1–103 | 102 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| LI-571 | 106–111 | 5 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 111–117 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 117–121 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 121–172 | 51 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 172–182 | 10 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 182–250 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 250–273 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 273–275 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 275–431 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 431–435 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 435–436 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 436–500 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 104 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 252 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Stops between Cajamarca and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 435), Acaray (mile 438)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 344), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 422)
- Museums and history: Chan Chan (mile 180), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 267), Las Haldas (mile 317), Puerto Huarmey (mile 350), Huaura Museum (mile 435), Acaray (mile 438)
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
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.
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.
Puerto Huarmey
Puerto Huarmey is an archaeological site of an Inca administrative center, lying in marshy ground next to the Peruvian town of Puerto Huarmey.
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 Cajamarca to other places in Peru
- Cajamarca to Casma
- Cajamarca to Sullana
- Cajamarca to Moyobamba
- Cajamarca to Caraz
- Cajamarca to Huaraz
- Cajamarca to Máncora
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cajamarca to Churin?
About 11 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
How far is Churin from Cajamarca by car?
About 500 miles (804 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 Cajamarca 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 Cajamarca to Churin?
In order: PE-08, LI-571, LI-585, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cajamarca and Churin?
Closest to the road: Puerto Huarmey (archaeological site, mile 350, 1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 435, 0.3 mi from the route); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 438, 0.3 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.