Ica to Puerto Ocopa is about 468 road miles (753 km): roughly 12 h 56 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 | 468 mi (753 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Ica to Puerto Ocopa: the shape of the trip
PE-1S (181 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 59% of the 468 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ica and Puerto Ocopa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1S | 0–181 | 181 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| local roads | 181–188 | 7 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 188–252 | 64 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 252–258 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 258–289 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 289–304 | 15 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 304–315 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 315–316 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 316–322 | 6 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 322–373 | 51 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 373–413 | 40 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 413–467 | 54 | Junín |
| local roads | 467–468 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 75 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 256 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 178), Puruchuco (mile 185), San Juan de Pariachi (mile 190)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata El Tirol (mile 359), Catarata Bayoz (mile 393)
- Museums and history: Cerro de Oro (mile 98), Cerro Paloma (mile 150), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 178), Puruchuco (mile 185), San Juan de Pariachi (mile 190), Catedral de Huaycán (mile 192)
Cerro de Oro
Spread over roughly 150 hectares on a hill beside the Pacific, Cerro de Oro is a monumental archaeological zone in the Cañete Valley, surrounded by farm plots in San Luis de Cañete district.
Cerro Paloma
About 65 km south of Lima, Cerro Paloma is an archaeological site where Swiss archaeologist Frédéric Engel uncovered layered Preceramic villages in 1966.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Quinta de Presa
Quinta de Presa is a French-style country mansion built in the 18th century under Viceroy Manuel de Amat y Junyent, with a built area of 15,159 square meters.
Puruchuco
Puruchuco, in Lima's Ate District, is an archaeological site that served as an administrative center during the Inca period.
San Juan de Pariachi
A former Inca administrative center in Lima's Ate district, San Juan de Pariachi is an archaeological site made up of three groups of structures.
Catedral de Huaycán
In Huaycán, a part of Lima, this Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Chosica, whose patron saint is Saint Martin de Porres.
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
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ica to Puerto Ocopa?
About 12 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 468 miles.
How far is Puerto Ocopa from Ica by car?
About 468 miles (753 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 Ica to Puerto Ocopa?
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 Ica to Puerto Ocopa use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645, 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 Ica and Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (museum, mile 178, 1 mi from the route); Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); San Juan de Pariachi (archaeological site, mile 190, 0.4 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.