Plan on about 13 h 11 min of driving for the 487-mile (783 km) trip from Huancavelica to Tocache, 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 11 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, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Huancavelica to Tocache
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-5N (96 mi) carry about 46% of the 487 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Tocache, 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 | 152–157 | 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 | 390–486 | 96 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 486–487 | 1 | San Martín |
- 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 464 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huancavelica and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iskuqucha (mile 46), Hatun Xauxa (mile 116), Shillacoto (mile 304), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 379)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 185), Junín National Reserve (mile 219), Tingo María National Park (mile 374), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 379)
- Museums and history: Iskuqucha (mile 46), Wari Willka (mile 85), Hatun Xauxa (mile 116), Shillacoto (mile 304)
Iskuqucha
Iskuqucha is an archaeological site in Peru's Junín Region, in the La Oroya District of Yauli Province.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
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.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
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.
Shillacoto
Shillacoto is an archaeological site in the Huánuco district of Peru's Huánuco Region, excavated between 1967 and 1969 under the direction of Chiaki Kano.
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
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 Tocache?
About 13 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Tocache?
About 487 miles (783 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 Tocache?
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 Tocache?
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.
What are good stops between Huancavelica and Tocache?
Closest to the road: Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 116, 0.2 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 379, 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.