The Wayro route from Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa is 302 miles (486 km), about 8 h 9 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 302 mi (486 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → PE-3S → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Huancavelica–Puerto Ocopa drive in a few lines
PE-5SB (54 mi) and PE-22B (53 mi) carry about 35% of the 302 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huancavelica, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
| 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-5S | 207–247 | 40 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 247–301 | 54 | Junín |
| local roads | 301–302 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 70 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iskuqucha (mile 46), Catedral de Tarma (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata El Tirol (mile 193), Catarata Bayoz (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Uchkus Inkañan (mile 12), Ranrapata (mile 33), Iskuqucha (mile 46), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 85), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 90), Catedral de Tarma (mile 154)
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
Ranrapata
Ranrapata, Quechua for "stony slope uphill," is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in Acoria district, Huancavelica, with evidence dating from the Early Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon.
Iskuqucha
Iskuqucha is an archaeological site in Peru's Junín Region, in the La Oroya District of Yauli 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.
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.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
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.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Lima to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
- Caraz to Puerto Ocopa
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Churin
- Huancavelica to Aguaytía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa?
About 8 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 302 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa?
About 302 miles (486 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 Puerto Ocopa?
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 Puerto Ocopa?
In order: PE-26, PE-3S, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancavelica and Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 154, 0.3 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.