Plan on about 12 h 43 min of driving for the 439-mile (707 km) trip from Huancavelica to Aguaytía, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → PE-3S → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancavelica to Aguaytía drive plays out
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-18A (87 mi) carry about 49% of the 439 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancavelica to Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 1–46 | 45 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 46–80 | 34 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 80–83 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 83–116 | 33 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 116–152 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 152–157 | 5 | Junín |
| local roads | 157–162 | 5 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 162–175 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 175–303 | 128 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 303–390 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 390–439 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 70 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 270 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 408 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huancavelica and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Mach'ay (mile 65), Catedral de Tarma (mile 153), Hatun Uchku (mile 290), Awkimarka (mile 294), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 425)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 219), Tingo María National Park (mile 374)
- Museums and history: Uchkus Inkañan (mile 12), Inka Mach'ay (mile 65), Tunanmarca (mile 126), Catedral de Tarma (mile 153), Hatun Uchku (mile 290), Awkimarka (mile 294)
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
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.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
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From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancavelica to Aguaytía?
About 12 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Huancavelica by car?
About 439 miles (707 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 Huancavelica to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huancavelica to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-26, PE-3S, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 153, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 290, 0.2 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 425, 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.