Huaraz to Satipo is about 436 road miles (702 km): roughly 12 h 8 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 436 mi (702 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → HU-109 → HU-1139 → HU-110 → HU-1163 → PA-504 → PA-506 → PA-102 → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Huaraz to Satipo drive plays out
PE-3N (167 mi) and PE-5S (69 mi) carry about 54% of the 436 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaraz to Satipo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–117 | 116 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| HU-109 | 117–147 | 30 | Huánuco |
| HU-1139 | 147–165 | 18 | Huánuco |
| HU-110 | 165–171 | 6 | Huánuco |
| HU-1163 | 171–186 | 15 | Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-504 | 186–191 | 5 | Pasco |
| PA-506 | 191–199 | 8 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 199–201 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-102 | 201–238 | 37 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 238–243 | 5 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 243–294 | 51 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 294–320 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 320–367 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 367–436 | 69 | Junín |
- Mile 95 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Warawtampu (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 259), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 300), Catarata El Tirol (mile 354), Catarata Bayoz (mile 387)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Huánuco Pampa (mile 120), Warawtampu (mile 196), Goñicutac (mile 203)
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Huánuco Pampa
Also known as Huánuco Viejo, Huánuco Pampa is a large archaeological site in La Unión District whose ruins sit on a plateau above the Vizcarra River in the central Andes.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
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.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
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 Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
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 is the drive from Huaraz to Satipo?
About 12 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 436 miles.
How far is Satipo from Huaraz by car?
About 436 miles (702 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 Satipo 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 Satipo use?
In order: PE-3N, HU-109, HU-1139, HU-110, HU-1163, PA-504, PA-506, PA-102, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Satipo?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.3 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 196, 0.1 mi from the route); Catarata de Pacchacoto (waterfall, mile 300, 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.