Chota to Zorritos is about 422 road miles (679 km): roughly 8 h 42 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 422 mi (679 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-06A → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Chota–Zorritos drive in a few lines
PE-1N (287 mi) and PE-06A (107 mi) carry about 93% of the 422 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chota to Zorritos
| 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 | 135–422 | 287 | Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
- Mile 92 of this route: Cajamarca → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Piura → Tumbes (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Zorritos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 119), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 139), Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 264)
- 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), Museo Municipal Vicús (mile 262)
- With kids: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 264)
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.
Museo Municipal Vicús
Opened in 2001 in the city of Piura, the Museo Municipal Vicús is an archaeological museum with 2,700 pieces of the Vicús culture.
Parque ecológico Kurt Beer
Covering 75 hectares in Piura, Parque ecológico Kurt Beer includes a zoo with spectacled bears, monkeys, deer and red-headed parrots; the nearby Santa Julia wetland hosts around 90 bird species.
More drives to Zorritos
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- Cajamarca to Zorritos
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From Chota to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chota to Zorritos?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 422 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chota to Zorritos?
About 422 miles (679 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 Zorritos 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 Zorritos 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 Zorritos?
Closest to the road: Cerro Pátapo ruins (archaeological site, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 139, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (zoo, mile 264, 0.6 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.