The Wayro route from Chota to Chachapoyas is 221 miles (356 km), about 6 h 35 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Distance | 221 mi (356 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → CA-107 → CA-966 → CA-109 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Chota to Chachapoyas drive plays out
PE-08B (131 mi) and CA-109 (47 mi) carry about 81% of the 221 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chota to Chachapoyas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 1–19 | 18 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 19–21 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| CA-107 | 21–25 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 25–29 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| CA-966 | 29–38 | 9 | Cajamarca |
| CA-109 | 38–85 | 47 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 85–216 | 131 | Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| local roads | 216–221 | 5 | Amazonas |
- Mile 117 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
Stops between Chota and Chachapoyas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Leimebamba museum (mile 170), Tella (mile 201)
- Museums and history: La Congona (mile 167), Leimebamba museum (mile 170), Revash (mile 187), Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva (mile 190), Atumpucro (mile 195), Kuélap (mile 199), Tella (mile 201)
La Congona
Built by the Chachapoyas culture, La Congona is an archaeological complex of carved stone laid out symmetrically and bound with mud mortar.
Leimebamba museum
Opened in June 2000, the Leimebamba Museum in Amazonas focuses on the Chachapoya culture, with three archaeology rooms, one ethnography room and one for outreach activities.
Revash
About 60 km south of Chachapoyas in Luya Province, the Revash funerary complex sits at 2,800 m above sea level in the Santo Tomás District.
Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva
In Chachapoyas province, the Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva is a museum dedicated to the Chachapoyas culture.
Atumpucro
On the west bank of the Utcubamba River in Luya Province, Atumpucro is an archaeological site of the Chachapoyas culture in Peru.
Kuélap
Built by the Chachapoyas culture in the 6th century AD, Kuélap is a walled settlement on a ridge above the Utcubamba Valley, near the towns of María and Tingo in Amazonas, Peru.
Tella
Tella is an archaeological site in the Magdalena district of Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas region.
When you get to Chachapoyas
Cañón del Sonche
In Peru's Amazonas department, the Sonche Canyon (Huanca Urco) runs about 11 kilometers to the Utcubamba River, with its top at 2,620 meters above sea level and a cool temperate climate.
Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz
Three rooms in this Chachapoyas museum display archaeological objects, many donated by local residents. It honors Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz and his research on local culture and folklore.
Santa Ana Church, Amazonas
Built by the Spanish in 1569, Santa Ana Church stands on Chincha Alta street opposite Santa Ana's square and was the first church of its type in what is now Peru's Amazonas region.
More drives to Chachapoyas
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
- Cajamarca to Chachapoyas
- Tarapoto to Chachapoyas
- Juanjuí to Chachapoyas
- Chiclayo to Chachapoyas
- Yurimaguas to Chachapoyas
From Chota to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chota to Chachapoyas?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 221 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chota to Chachapoyas?
About 221 miles (356 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 Chota to Chachapoyas?
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 Chota to Chachapoyas use?
In order: PE-3N, CA-107, CA-966, CA-109 and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chota and Chachapoyas?
Closest to the road: Leimebamba museum (museum, mile 170, 0.2 mi from the route); Revash (archaeological site, mile 187, 2 mi from the route); Tella (archaeological site, mile 201, 0.4 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.