Huaraz to Caraz is about 43 road miles (69 km): roughly 1 h 12 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 43 mi (69 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Huaraz to Caraz is like
PE-3N (43 mi) carries about 100% of the 43 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Huaraz to Caraz: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-3N | 0–43 | 43 | Áncash |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huaraz and Caraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaricoto (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Chancos Hot Springs (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Huaricoto (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32)
Chancos Hot Springs
Owned and run by the Vicos farming community, Chancos Hot Springs (Baños termales de Chancos) is a thermal mineral spring in Marcará district, about 30 km from Huaraz.
Huaricoto
In Marcará district of Áncash, Huaricoto holds the remains of a ceremonial center used from the Late Archaic through the Formative period, about 2800 to 200 BC.
Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca
In Ranrahirca, in Áncash's Yungay Province, this archaeology, anthropology and natural history museum keeps a collection of the region's plants and animals.
Arriving in Caraz
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
More drives to Caraz
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaraz to Caraz?
About 1 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 43 miles.
How far is Caraz from Huaraz by car?
About 43 miles (69 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 Huaraz to Caraz?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Caraz?
Closest to the road: Huaricoto (archaeological site, mile 16, 0.5 mi from the route); Chancos Hot Springs (spring, mile 16, 2 mi from the route); Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (museum, mile 32, 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.