The Wayro route from Celendín to Malabrigo is 208 miles (335 km), about 5 h 38 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 208 mi (335 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08B → CA-1541 → CA-1526 → PE-08 → LI-571 → LI-585 → PE-1N → LI-609 → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Celendín to Malabrigo drive plays out
PE-08 (101 mi) and PE-08B (39 mi) carry about 67% of the 208 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Celendín to Malabrigo: the road sequence
| 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 | 178–199 | 21 | La Libertad |
| LI-609 | 199–204 | 5 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 204–208 | 4 | La Libertad |
- Mile 162 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Celendín and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huacaloma (mile 60)
- Museums and history: Ventanillas de Otuzco (mile 54), Historic Center of Cajamarca (mile 58), Huacaloma (mile 60)
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.
Historic Center of Cajamarca
The Historic Center of Cajamarca is the founding core of the city. In 1986 the Organization of American States declared Cajamarca a historical and cultural heritage of the Americas.
Huacaloma
Huacaloma is an archaeological site about 3.5 km southeast of Cajamarca's historic center, at around 2,800 m in Peru's northern highlands.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
From Celendín to other places in Peru
- Celendín to Huanchaco
- Celendín to Casma
- Celendín to Caraz
- Celendín to Máncora
- Celendín to Zorritos
- Celendín to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celendín to Malabrigo?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 208 miles.
What is the driving distance from Celendín to Malabrigo?
About 208 miles (335 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 Malabrigo 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 Malabrigo use?
In order: PE-08B, CA-1541, CA-1526, PE-08, LI-571, LI-585, PE-1N, LI-609 and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Celendín to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Ventanillas de Otuzco (archaeological site, mile 54, 2 mi from the route); Historic Center of Cajamarca (historic district, mile 58, 2 mi from the route); Huacaloma (archaeological site, mile 60, 0.5 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.