The Wayro route from Caraz to Satipo is 479 miles (771 km), about 13 h 19 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 479 mi (771 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 19 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 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Caraz to Satipo is like
PE-3N (210 mi) and PE-5S (68 mi) carry about 58% of the 479 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Caraz to Satipo, 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 | 410–478 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 478–479 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 137 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 Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Kanapun (mile 43), Warawtampu (mile 239), Cachipuquio (mile 341)
- Nature and outdoors: Huascarán National Park (mile 38), Junín National Reserve (mile 302), Cachipuquio (mile 341), Chiri Yaku (mile 396), Catarata Bayoz (mile 429)
- Museums and history: Kanapun (mile 43), Jecosh (mile 61), Huánuco Pampa (mile 162), Warawtampu (mile 239)
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.
Kanapun
In the Independencia district of Huaraz province, Áncash, Kanapun is an archaeological site dated by archaeologist Víctor Tufinio Culquichicón to the Late Formative or Early Horizon period.
Jecosh
Jecosh is an archaeological site in the Ticapampa District of Recuay Province, Peru, lying at roughly 3,649 meters above sea level.
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.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
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.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
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 does it take to drive from Caraz to Satipo?
About 13 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 479 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caraz to Satipo?
About 479 miles (771 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 Caraz to Satipo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Caraz to Satipo use?
In order: PE-3N, HU-109, HU-1139, HU-110, HU-1163, PA-504, PA-506, PA-102, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caraz and Satipo?
Closest to the road: Kanapun (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.2 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 239, 0.1 mi from the route); Cachipuquio (spring, mile 341, 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.