The Wayro route from Celendín to Zorritos is 505 miles (813 km), about 11 h 26 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.”
| Distance by road | 505 mi (813 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | CA-109 → CA-966 → CA-107 → PE-3N → PE-06A → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Celendín to Zorritos
PE-1N (286 mi) and PE-06A (107 mi) carry about 78% of the 505 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Celendín to Zorritos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA-109 | 0–45 | 45 | Cajamarca |
| CA-966 | 45–54 | 9 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 54–58 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| CA-107 | 58–62 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 62–64 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 64–105 | 41 | Cajamarca |
| PE-06A | 105–212 | 107 | Cajamarca, Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 212–219 | 7 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 219–505 | 286 | Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
- Mile 175 of this route: Cajamarca → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 280 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 461 of this route: Piura → Tumbes (region line)
What to see on the way from Celendín to Zorritos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 202), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 223)
- Museums and history: Condorcaga (mile 89), Pampa Grande (mile 191), Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 202), Ventarron (mile 211), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 223), Piura Cathedral (mile 346), Museo Municipal Vicús (mile 346)
Condorcaga
Condorcaga is an archaeological zone in the Lajas District of Chota Province, in Peru's Cajamarca region.
Pampa Grande
East of Chiclayo on the south bank of the Chancay-Lambayeque River, Pampa Grande is an archaeological site in the Lambayeque Valley of northern Peru.
Cerro Pátapo ruins
Near present-day Chiclayo, the Cerro Pátapo ruins are the remains of a pre-Columbian city built mainly by the Wari culture, which flourished from 350 to 1000 CE.
Ventarron
Near Chiclayo in Lambayeque, Ventarrón is the site of a 4,500-year-old temple with painted murals, excavated in 2007 and used by cultures from the Early Cupisnique to the Moche.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
Museo Municipal Vicús
Opened in 2001 in the city of Piura, the Museo Municipal Vicús is an archaeological museum with 2,700 pieces of the Vicús culture.
More drives to Zorritos
- Chimbote to Zorritos
- Casma to Zorritos
- Chota to Zorritos
- Cajamarca to Zorritos
- Cajabamba to Zorritos
- Jaén to Zorritos
From Celendín to other places in Peru
- Celendín to Malabrigo
- Celendín to Huanchaco
- Celendín to Casma
- Celendín to Caraz
- Celendín to Máncora
- Celendín to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celendín to Zorritos?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
How far is Zorritos from Celendín by car?
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.
Is it safe to drive from Celendín to Zorritos?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Celendín to Zorritos?
In order: CA-109, CA-966, CA-107, PE-3N, PE-06A and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Celendín to Zorritos?
Closest to the road: Pampa Grande (archaeological site, mile 191, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Pátapo ruins (archaeological site, mile 202, 1 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 223, 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.