Plan on about 11 h 53 min of driving for the 423-mile (681 km) trip from Chimbote to Aguaytía, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-12 → PE-3N → PE-12A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Chimbote to Aguaytía: the shape of the trip
PE-12A (224 mi) and PE-5N (125 mi) carry about 83% of the 423 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chimbote and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| AN-107 | 1–11 | 10 | Áncash |
| PE-12 | 11–48 | 37 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 48–74 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-12A | 74–298 | 224 | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| PE-5N | 298–423 | 125 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 171 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: La Libertad → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 300 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Chimbote and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Pato (mile 66), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 409), Ducha del Diablo (mile 410)
- Nature and outdoors: Calipuy National Reserve (mile 43), Cañón del Pato (mile 66), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 409), Ducha del Diablo (mile 410)
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cañón del Pato
Carved by the Santa River where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra come closest, Cañón del Pato is a narrow river canyon in the Áncash region.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
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 Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Oxapampa
- Chimbote to La Merced
- Chimbote to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chimbote to Aguaytía?
About 11 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Chimbote by car?
About 423 miles (681 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 Chimbote to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chimbote to Aguaytía?
In order: AN-107, PE-12, PE-3N, PE-12A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Pato (canyon, mile 66, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 409, 0.1 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 410, 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.