Caraz to Puerto Ocopa is about 505 road miles (813 km): roughly 13 h 53 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 505 mi (813 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → HU-109 → HU-1139 → HU-110 → HU-1163 → PA-504 → PA-506 → PA-102 → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Caraz to Puerto Ocopa: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (210 mi) and PE-5SB (54 mi) carry about 52% of the 505 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Caraz to Puerto Ocopa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–160 | 159 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| HU-109 | 160–190 | 30 | Huánuco |
| HU-1139 | 190–208 | 18 | Huánuco |
| HU-110 | 208–214 | 6 | Huánuco |
| HU-1163 | 214–229 | 15 | Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-504 | 229–234 | 5 | Pasco |
| PA-506 | 234–242 | 8 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 242–244 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-102 | 244–281 | 37 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 281–286 | 5 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 286–337 | 51 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 337–363 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 363–410 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 410–450 | 40 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 450–504 | 54 | Junín |
| local roads | 504–505 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 138 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caraz and Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pumacayán (mile 43), Choquerecuay (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Huascarán National Park (mile 38), Junín National Reserve (mile 302), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 343), Catarata Bayoz (mile 429)
- Museums and history: Huancajirca (mile 42), Pumacayán (mile 43), Choquerecuay (mile 58), Huánuco Pampa (mile 162), Goñicutac (mile 245)
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Huancajirca
Near Huaraz in the Áncash region, Huancajirca (Huanca Jirca) is an archaeological site with evidence of occupation in the Early Horizon and Middle Horizon periods.
Pumacayán
Sitting at 3,100 meters inside the city of Huaraz, Pumacayán is an archaeological site also known as cerro or morro de Pumacayán.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Huánuco Pampa
Also known as Huánuco Viejo, Huánuco Pampa is a large archaeological site in La Unión District whose ruins sit on a plateau above the Vizcarra River in the central Andes.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Lima to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
From Caraz to other places in Peru
- Caraz to Huanchaco
- Caraz to Malabrigo
- Caraz to Churin
- Caraz to Aguaytía
- Caraz to Oxapampa
- Caraz to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caraz to Puerto Ocopa?
About 13 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caraz to Puerto Ocopa?
About 505 miles (813 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 Caraz to Puerto Ocopa drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caraz to Puerto Ocopa?
In order: PE-3N, HU-109, HU-1139, HU-110, HU-1163, PA-504, PA-506, PA-102, JU-105, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Caraz to Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Pumacayán (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.5 mi from the route); Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Catarata de Pacchacoto (waterfall, mile 343, 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.