Plan on about 3 h 44 min of driving for the 129-mile (207 km) trip from Jauja to Oxapampa, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Jauja–Oxapampa drive in a few lines
PE-22B (53 mi) and PE-3SA (33 mi) carry about 67% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Junín, Pasco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jauja to Oxapampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 1–34 | 33 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 34–36 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 36–89 | 53 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 89–101 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 101–128 | 27 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 128–129 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 107 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 32), Catedral de Tarma (mile 36)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata El Tirol (mile 76), Chiri Yaku (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 9), Tarmatambo (mile 32), Catedral de Tarma (mile 36)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
- Moyobamba to Oxapampa
From Jauja to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jauja to Oxapampa?
About 3 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jauja to Oxapampa?
About 129 miles (207 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 Jauja to Oxapampa?
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 Jauja to Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jauja and Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 32, 0.4 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 36, 0.2 mi from the route); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 76, 2 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.