Celendín to Churin is about 557 road miles (896 km): roughly 14 h 15 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.”
| Total distance | 557 mi (896 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08B → CA-1541 → CA-1526 → 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 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Celendín to Churin is like
PE-1N (277 mi) and PE-08 (101 mi) carry about 68% of the 557 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Celendín to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 1–5 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1541 | 6–16 | 10 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 16–35 | 19 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 35–37 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1526 | 37–40 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 40–42 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 42–58 | 16 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 58–59 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 59–160 | 101 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 160–164 | 4 | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| LI-571 | 164–169 | 5 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 169–175 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 175–178 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 178–230 | 52 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 230–239 | 9 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 239–308 | 69 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 308–331 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 331–332 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 332–488 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 488–492 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 492–493 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 493–557 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 162 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 310 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Celendín and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 493), Acaray (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 480)
- Museums and history: Ventanillas de Otuzco (mile 54), Las Haldas (mile 375), Vichama (mile 489), Huaura Museum (mile 493), Acaray (mile 496)
Ventanillas de Otuzco
About 8 km northwest of Cajamarca, in Baños del Inca district, the Ventanillas de Otuzco are a Peruvian archaeological site worth a short detour.
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.
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.
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.
Vichama
Vichama is an archaeological site on the central Peruvian coast, on the right bank of the Huaura River in Végueta district, Huaura province, close to the shoreline.
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 Celendín to other places in Peru
- Celendín to Malabrigo
- Celendín to Huanchaco
- Celendín to Casma
- Celendín to Caraz
- Celendín to Máncora
- Celendín to Zorritos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celendín to Churin?
About 14 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
How far is Churin from Celendín by car?
About 557 miles (896 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 Celendín to Churin drive?
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 Celendín to Churin use?
In order: PE-08B, CA-1541, CA-1526, 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 Celendín and Churin?
Closest to the road: Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 375, 1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 493, 0.4 mi from the route); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 496, 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.