The Wayro route from Chachapoyas to Aguaytía is 528 miles (849 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.”
| Distance | 528 mi (849 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08C → PE-5N → SM-101 → SM-100 → SM-102 → SM-839 |
| Regions on the route | Amazonas, San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Chachapoyas to Aguaytía
PE-5N (408 mi) and SM-102 (42 mi) carry about 85% of the 528 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Amazonas, San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Chachapoyas to Aguaytía: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Amazonas |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Amazonas |
| PE-08C | 7–32 | 25 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 32–181 | 149 | Amazonas, San Martín |
| SM-101 | 181–191 | 10 | San Martín |
| local roads | 191–194 | 3 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 194–206 | 12 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 206–216 | 10 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 216–258 | 42 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 258–263 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 263–268 | 5 | San Martín |
| local roads | 268–273 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 273–527 | 254 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| local roads | 527–528 | 1 | Ucayali |
- Mile 89 of this route: Amazonas → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 404 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 496 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chachapoyas and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tingorbamba (mile 16), St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 155), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 155), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 513), Ducha del Diablo (mile 514)
- Nature and outdoors: Gocta Cataracts (mile 21), Yumbilla Falls (mile 34), Catarata Pabellón (mile 34), Ducha del Diablo (mile 514)
- Museums and history: Tingorbamba (mile 16), St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 155), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 155)
Tingorbamba
Also called Pueblo de los Muertos, Tingorbamba is a Chachapoya archaeological site west of the Utcubamba River near Lamud, in Luya Province, at about 2,329 meters.
Gocta Cataracts
In Bongará Province of the Amazonas region, Gocta is a year-round waterfall with two drops that flows into the Cocahuayco River.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Chachapoyas to other places in Peru
- Chachapoyas to Celendín
- Chachapoyas to Cajabamba
- Chachapoyas to Huanchaco
- Chachapoyas to Máncora
- Chachapoyas to Zorritos
- Chachapoyas to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chachapoyas to Aguaytía?
About 13 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chachapoyas to Aguaytía?
About 528 miles (849 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 Chachapoyas to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chachapoyas to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-08C, PE-5N, SM-101, SM-100, SM-102 and SM-839. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chachapoyas and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Tingorbamba (archaeological site, mile 16, 0.6 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 513, 0.3 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 514, 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.