Plan on about 2 h 40 min of driving for the 94-mile (151 km) trip from Chimbote to Huanchaco, 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 94 mi (151 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Chimbote–Huanchaco drive in a few lines
PE-1N (75 mi) and PE-1NQ (9 mi) carry about 89% of the 94 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, La Libertad. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Chimbote and Huanchaco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| AN-107 | 1–7 | 6 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 7–16 | 9 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 16–91 | 75 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 91–94 | 3 | La Libertad |
- Mile 14 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Chimbote and Huanchaco
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
In Huanchaco itself
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Huanchaco
- Casma to Huanchaco
- Barranca to Huanchaco
- Huaral to Huanchaco
- Churin to Huanchaco
- Lima to Huanchaco
- Tocache to Huanchaco
From Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Aguaytía
- Chimbote to Oxapampa
- Chimbote to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chimbote to Huanchaco?
About 2 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 94 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Huanchaco?
About 94 miles (151 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 Huanchaco 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 Huanchaco?
In order: AN-107, PE-1NQ and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Huanchaco?
Closest to the road: Ochiputur hillock (hillock, mile 78, 3 mi from the route); Huaca del Sol (ancient city, mile 83, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (museum, mile 84, 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.