The Wayro route from Huancavelica to Oxapampa is 247 miles (397 km), about 6 h 49 min of driving without 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 247 mi (397 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → PE-3S → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancavelica to Oxapampa drive plays out
PE-22B (53 mi) and PE-26 (45 mi) carry about 40% of the 247 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Oxapampa, road by road
| 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 | 152–154 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 154–207 | 53 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 207–218 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 218–246 | 28 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 246–247 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 70 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 224 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iskuqucha (mile 46), Inka Mach'ay (mile 65)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 193), Catarata El Tirol (mile 193)
- Museums and history: Uchkus Inkañan (mile 12), Iskuqucha (mile 46), Inka Mach'ay (mile 65), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 85), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 90), Tunanmarca (mile 126)
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
Iskuqucha
Iskuqucha is an archaeological site in Peru's Junín Region, in the La Oroya District of Yauli Province.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo
On the west side of Constitution Square, Huancayo Cathedral is a neoclassical church that preserves paintings from the Cusco School inside.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
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 El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
- Huancavelica to Aguaytía
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancavelica to Oxapampa?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Oxapampa?
About 247 miles (397 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 Huancavelica to Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa?
In order: PE-26, PE-3S, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 65, 0.5 mi from the route); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 193, 2 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.