By road, Chincha Alta and Puerto Ocopa are about 406 miles (654 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 26 min of driving.
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 | 406 mi (654 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chincha Alta to Puerto Ocopa
PE-1S (118 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 52% of the 406 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chincha Alta and Puerto Ocopa
| 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-5S | 311–352 | 41 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 352–405 | 53 | Junín |
| local roads | 405–406 | 1 | Junín |
- 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)
Where to stop on the way to Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pachacamac site Museum (mile 104), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 117), Huaca Bellavista (mile 123)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 297), Catarata Bayoz (mile 331)
- Museums and history: Cerro de Oro (mile 36), Cerro Paloma (mile 88), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 104), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 117), Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy (mile 121), Huaca Bellavista (mile 123), 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.
Cerro Paloma
About 65 km south of Lima, Cerro Paloma is an archaeological site where Swiss archaeologist Frédéric Engel uncovered layered Preceramic villages in 1966.
Pachacamac site Museum
Inside the Pachacamac archaeological sanctuary, this Ministry of Culture site museum holds more than 6,500 registered pieces of ceramics, wood, metal and textiles, about 290 on display, including the Pachacamac Idol.
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 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.
Huaca Bellavista
On the left bank of the Rímac River, Huaca Bellavista is an archaeological zone in Lima's Santa Anita 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.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Lima to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
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 does it take to drive from Chincha Alta to Puerto Ocopa?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
How far is Puerto Ocopa from Chincha Alta by car?
About 406 miles (654 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 Chincha Alta to Puerto Ocopa drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chincha Alta to Puerto Ocopa?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chincha Alta and Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Pachacamac site Museum (museum, mile 104, 0.6 mi from the route); Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (museum, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Huaca Bellavista (archaeological site, mile 123, 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.