Plan on about 7 h 45 min of driving for the 377-mile (606 km) trip from Chota to Máncora, before any 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 | 377 mi (606 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-06A → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Chota–Máncora drive in a few lines
PE-1N (242 mi) and PE-06A (107 mi) carry about 93% of the 377 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chota and Máncora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 2–22 | 20 | Cajamarca |
| PE-06A | 22–129 | 107 | Cajamarca, Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 129–135 | 6 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 135–377 | 242 | Lambayeque, Piura |
- Mile 92 of this route: Cajamarca → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Máncora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 119), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Pampa Grande (mile 108), Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá (mile 118), Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 119), Ventarron (mile 127), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 139), Piura Cathedral (mile 262), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 262)
Pampa Grande
East of Chiclayo on the south bank of the Chancay-Lambayeque River, Pampa Grande is an archaeological site in the Lambayeque Valley of northern Peru.
Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá
In Peru's Lambayeque region, Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá is an archaeological site holding the remains of a pre-Inca ceremonial center.
Cerro Pátapo ruins
Near present-day Chiclayo, the Cerro Pátapo ruins are the remains of a pre-Columbian city built mainly by the Wari culture, which flourished from 350 to 1000 CE.
Ventarron
Near Chiclayo in Lambayeque, Ventarrón is the site of a 4,500-year-old temple with painted murals, excavated in 2007 and used by cultures from the Early Cupisnique to the Moche.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau
In Piura's historic center, this house museum is the home where Admiral Miguel Grau, known for his role in the War of the Pacific, was born on July 27, 1834.
More drives to Máncora
- Trujillo to Máncora
- Chimbote to Máncora
- Casma to Máncora
- Moyobamba to Máncora
- Caraz to Máncora
- Cajamarca to Máncora
From Chota to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chota to Máncora?
About 7 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
How far is Máncora from Chota by car?
About 377 miles (606 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 Chota to Máncora drive?
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 Máncora use?
In order: PE-3N, PE-06A and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chota and Máncora?
Closest to the road: Cerro Pátapo ruins (archaeological site, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Ventarron (archaeological site, mile 127, 2 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 139, 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.