The Wayro route from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas is 278 miles (448 km), about 6 h 59 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.”
| Total distance | 278 mi (448 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-04C → PE-5N → PE-08C |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Chiclayo to Chachapoyas: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (75 mi) and PE-1NJ (53 mi) carry about 46% of the 278 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 1–6 | 5 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 7–60 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 60–98 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 98–173 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-04C | 173–201 | 28 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 201–247 | 46 | Amazonas |
| PE-08C | 247–272 | 25 | Amazonas |
| connecting roads | 272–273 | 1 | Amazonas |
| local roads | 273–278 | 5 | Amazonas |
- Mile 68 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 173 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chiclayo and Chachapoyas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 20), Ingatambo (mile 125), Tingorbamba (mile 262)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata Pabellón (mile 247), Catarata La Chinata (mile 249), Gocta Cataracts (mile 257)
- Museums and history: Túcume (mile 19), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 20), Ingatambo (mile 125), Wilca (mile 231), Tingorbamba (mile 262)
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
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.
Catarata La Chinata
With a drop of 580 meters, Catarata La Chinata ranks as Peru's fourth-highest waterfall, set in the cloud forest of Cuispes District in the Amazonas region.
Gocta Cataracts
In Bongará Province of the Amazonas region, Gocta is a year-round waterfall with two drops that flows into the Cocahuayco River.
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.
Arriving in Chachapoyas
Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz
Three rooms in this Chachapoyas museum display archaeological objects, many donated by local residents. It honors Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz and his research on local culture and folklore.
Yalape
Yalape is an archaeological site of the Chachapoya culture in Levanto district, Chachapoyas province, in Peru's Amazonas department.
Chachapoyas Cathedral
Chachapoyas Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a Catholic parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Chachapoyas.
More drives to Chachapoyas
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
- Cajamarca to Chachapoyas
- Chota to Chachapoyas
- Tarapoto to Chachapoyas
- Juanjuí to Chachapoyas
- Yurimaguas to Chachapoyas
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas?
About 6 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 278 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas?
About 278 miles (448 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 Chiclayo to Chachapoyas 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 Chiclayo to Chachapoyas use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N, PE-04C, PE-5N and PE-08C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas?
Closest to the road: Museo de Sitio Túcume (museum, mile 20, 0.9 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 125, 0.4 mi from the route); Tingorbamba (archaeological site, mile 262, 0.7 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.