The Wayro route from Chachapoyas to Cajabamba is 236 miles (380 km), about 8 h 27 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 236 mi (380 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08B → CA-1552 → CA-1541 → CA-1531 → CA-1509 → CA-1517 → CA-1555 → CA-1561 → CA-776 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Chachapoyas–Cajabamba drive in a few lines
PE-08B (120 mi) and PE-3N (36 mi) carry about 66% of the 236 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Amazonas, Cajamarca. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chachapoyas to Cajabamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Amazonas |
| PE-08B | 6–122 | 116 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| CA-1552 | 122–128 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 128–133 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1541 | 133–144 | 11 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 144–148 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 148–150 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1531 | 150–159 | 9 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 159–166 | 7 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1509 | 166–171 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 171–172 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1517 | 172–178 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1555 | 178–183 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 183–189 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1561 | 189–193 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 193–195 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| CA-776 | 195–198 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 198–199 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 199–235 | 36 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 235–236 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 105 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Chachapoyas to Cajabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Macro (mile 19), Leimebamba museum (mile 52), Museo Huauco (mile 133)
- Museums and history: Machu Pirqa (mile 16), Macro (mile 19), Kuélap (mile 22), Atumpucro (mile 26), Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva (mile 32), Revash (mile 34), Leimebamba museum (mile 52), Museo Huauco (mile 133)
Machu Pirqa
Machu Pirqa is a Chachapoyas culture archaeological site in Magdalena District, Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas Region.
Macro
Built by the Chachapoyas culture around 1100 to 1300 AD, Macro covers three hectares of platforms and circular stone foundations.
Kuélap
Built by the Chachapoyas culture in the 6th century AD, Kuélap is a walled settlement on a ridge above the Utcubamba Valley, near the towns of María and Tingo in Amazonas, Peru.
Atumpucro
On the west bank of the Utcubamba River in Luya Province, Atumpucro is an archaeological site of the Chachapoyas culture in Peru.
Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva
In Chachapoyas province, the Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva is a museum dedicated to the Chachapoyas culture.
Revash
About 60 km south of Chachapoyas in Luya Province, the Revash funerary complex sits at 2,800 m above sea level in the Santo Tomás District.
Leimebamba museum
Opened in June 2000, the Leimebamba Museum in Amazonas focuses on the Chachapoya culture, with three archaeology rooms, one ethnography room and one for outreach activities.
Museo Huauco
Museo Huauco is a museum on the main square of the Sucre district in Cajamarca, Peru.
More drives to Cajabamba
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- Casma to Cajabamba
- Caraz to Cajabamba
- Huaraz to Cajabamba
- Barranca to Cajabamba
- Sullana to Cajabamba
From Chachapoyas to other places in Peru
- Chachapoyas to Celendín
- Chachapoyas to Huanchaco
- Chachapoyas to Máncora
- Chachapoyas to Zorritos
- Chachapoyas to Casma
- Chachapoyas to Aguaytía
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chachapoyas to Cajabamba?
About 8 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 236 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chachapoyas to Cajabamba?
About 236 miles (380 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 Cajabamba?
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 Cajabamba?
In order: PE-08B, CA-1552, CA-1541, CA-1531, CA-1509, CA-1517, CA-1555, CA-1561, CA-776 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chachapoyas to Cajabamba?
Closest to the road: Macro (archaeological site, mile 19, 0.3 mi from the route); Leimebamba museum (museum, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Huauco (museum, mile 133, 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.