Plan on about 4 h 22 min of driving for the 139-mile (223 km) trip from Chachapoyas to Celendín, before any 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 | 139 mi (223 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Chachapoyas to Celendín: the shape of the trip
PE-08B (132 mi) carries about 95% of the 139 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Amazonas, Cajamarca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chachapoyas to Celendín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Amazonas |
| PE-08B | 6–138 | 132 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 138–139 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 105 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Chachapoyas to Celendín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tella (mile 21), Leimebamba museum (mile 52)
- Museums and history: Machu Pirqa (mile 16), Tella (mile 21), 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)
Machu Pirqa
Machu Pirqa is a Chachapoyas culture archaeological site in Magdalena District, Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas Region.
Tella
Tella is an archaeological site in the Magdalena district of Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas region.
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.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Trujillo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
From Chachapoyas to other places in Peru
- Chachapoyas to Cajabamba
- 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 Celendín?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Celendín from Chachapoyas by car?
About 139 miles (223 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 Chachapoyas to Celendín drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Chachapoyas to Celendín?
Closest to the road: Machu Pirqa (archaeological site, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Tella (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.4 mi from the route); Leimebamba museum (museum, mile 52, 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.