Huaraz to Huanchaco is about 217 road miles (349 km): roughly 5 h 14 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.”
| Total distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-14A → PE-1N → PE-1NQ |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Huaraz to Huanchaco
PE-1N (101 mi) and PE-14A (87 mi) carry about 87% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Huaraz to Huanchaco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 2–89 | 87 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 89–115 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 115–139 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 139–214 | 75 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 214–217 | 3 | La Libertad |
- Mile 137 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Huaraz and Huanchaco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pallka (mile 63), Sechin Bajo (mile 88)
- Museums and history: Pallka (mile 63), Mojeque (mile 86), Sechin Bajo (mile 88), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 122)
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
Arriving in Huanchaco
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Huanchaco
- Chimbote to Huanchaco
- Casma to Huanchaco
- Barranca to Huanchaco
- Huaral to Huanchaco
- Churin to Huanchaco
- Lima to Huanchaco
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
- Huaraz to Tocache
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaraz to Huanchaco?
About 5 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Huanchaco from Huaraz by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Huaraz to Huanchaco drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huaraz to Huanchaco use?
In order: PE-14A, PE-1N and PE-1NQ. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaraz to Huanchaco?
Closest to the road: Pallka (archaeological site, mile 63, 0.6 mi from the route); Sechin Bajo (archaeological site, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Huaca del Sol (ancient city, mile 206, 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.