Plan on about 13 h 52 min of driving for the 503-mile (809 km) trip from Chincha Alta 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.”
| Distance by road | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Chincha Alta–Aguaytía drive in a few lines
PE-18 (171 mi) and PE-1S (126 mi) carry about 59% of the 503 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chincha Alta to Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–127 | 126 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 127–164 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 164–165 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 165–171 | 6 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 171–172 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 172–183 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 183–354 | 171 | Lima, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 354–367 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 367–453 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 453–503 | 50 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 282 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chincha Alta and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): National Museum of Peru (mile 104), Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lima (mile 124), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 125), Huaca Aliaga (mile 128), Awkimarka (mile 358), Ducha del Diablo (mile 490)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 185), Tingo María National Park (mile 438), Ducha del Diablo (mile 490)
- Museums and history: National Museum of Peru (mile 104), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 125), Huaca Aliaga (mile 128), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 311), Awkimarka (mile 358)
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lima
In the colonial part of Lima's Barrios Altos neighborhood, this Catholic church and monastery stands at the corner of Huánuco and Junín streets; its first building dates to the 17th century.
Monumental Zone of Rímac
In Lima, the capital of Peru, the Monumental Zone of Rímac (Zona Monumental del Rímac) is the historic quarter of the Rímac district.
Huaca Aliaga
Huaca Aliaga, also called Huaca UNI-CISMID, is a pre-Hispanic site in Lima's Rímac district, with two raised rammed-earth structures built on a rocky outcrop six meters high.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Huaca Yarushpampa
On the right bank of the Huarautambo River in Astobamba, Pasco region, Huaca Yarushpampa (Sitio arqueológico Yarushpampa) is an archaeological site.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
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 Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Chincha Alta to Jauja
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Churin
- Chincha Alta to Tarma
- Chincha Alta to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chincha Alta to Aguaytía?
About 13 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chincha Alta to Aguaytía?
About 503 miles (809 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 Chincha Alta to Aguaytía?
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 Chincha Alta to Aguaytía use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667, PE-18, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chincha Alta to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Monumental Zone of Rímac (historic center, mile 125, 0.2 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 358, 0.3 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 490, 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.