Chincha Alta to Oxapampa is about 350 road miles (564 km): roughly 10 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 | 350 mi (564 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Chincha Alta–Oxapampa drive in a few lines
PE-1S (118 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 61% of the 350 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Chincha Alta to Oxapampa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–119 | 118 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | Lima Province |
| local roads | 120–126 | 6 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 126–190 | 64 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 190–196 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 196–227 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 227–242 | 15 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 242–254 | 12 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 255–260 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 260–311 | 51 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 311–322 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 322–350 | 28 | Junín, Pasco |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Stops between Chincha Alta and Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Malena (mile 58), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 113), Catarata El Tirol (mile 298)
- Museums and history: Cerro de Oro (mile 36), Huaca Malena (mile 58), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 114), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 117), Huaca Túpac Amaru A (mile 119), Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy (mile 121), Catedral de Tarma (mile 260)
Cerro de Oro
Spread over roughly 150 hectares on a hill beside the Pacific, Cerro de Oro is a monumental archaeological zone in the Cañete Valley, surrounded by farm plots in San Luis de Cañete district.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
Museo de la Electricidad
Set in Barranco, Lima, the Museo de la Electricidad is a science museum that presents an overview of electrical research in Peru.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Huaca Túpac Amaru A
Huaca Túpac Amaru A is a rectangular platform in Lima's San Luis district, linked to the Lima and Ychsma cultures and once an administrative center controlling water from the Huatica canal.
Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy
On the right bank of the lower Rímac River valley, Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy is an archaeological site in Campoy, within Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
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 Oxapampa?
About 10 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 350 miles.
How far is Oxapampa from Chincha Alta by car?
About 350 miles (564 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 Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chincha Alta to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Huaca Malena (archaeological site, mile 58, 0.7 mi from the route); Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (museum, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Huaca Túpac Amaru A (archaeological site, mile 119, 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.