Plan on about 7 h 6 min of driving for the 273-mile (440 km) trip from Juanjuí to Chachapoyas, before any stops.
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 by road | 273 mi (440 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SM-839 → PE-5N → SM-102 → SM-100 → SM-101 → PE-08C |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Juanjuí to Chachapoyas
PE-5N (154 mi) and SM-102 (41 mi) carry about 71% of the 273 miles. It runs through 2 regions: San Martín, Amazonas. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Juanjuí to Chachapoyas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 6–11 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 11–16 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 16–57 | 41 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 57–68 | 11 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 68–93 | 25 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 93–242 | 149 | San Martín, Amazonas |
| PE-08C | 242–267 | 25 | Amazonas |
| connecting roads | 267–268 | 1 | Amazonas |
| local roads | 268–273 | 5 | Amazonas |
- Mile 185 of this route: San Martín → Amazonas (region line)
Places worth a stop between Juanjuí and Chachapoyas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 117), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 117), Tingorbamba (mile 257)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 240), Catarata Pabellón (mile 240), Gocta Cataracts (mile 252)
- Museums and history: St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 117), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 117), Tingorbamba (mile 257)
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
Gocta Cataracts
In Bongará Province of the Amazonas region, Gocta is a year-round waterfall with two drops that flows into the Cocahuayco River.
Tingorbamba
Also called Pueblo de los Muertos, Tingorbamba is a Chachapoya archaeological site west of the Utcubamba River near Lamud, in Luya Province, at about 2,329 meters.
In Chachapoyas itself
Cañón del Sonche
In Peru's Amazonas department, the Sonche Canyon (Huanca Urco) runs about 11 kilometers to the Utcubamba River, with its top at 2,620 meters above sea level and a cool temperate climate.
Chachapoyas Cathedral
Chachapoyas Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a Catholic parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Chachapoyas.
Santa Ana Church, Amazonas
Built by the Spanish in 1569, Santa Ana Church stands on Chincha Alta street opposite Santa Ana's square and was the first church of its type in what is now Peru's Amazonas region.
More drives to Chachapoyas
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
- Cajamarca to Chachapoyas
- Chota to Chachapoyas
- Tarapoto to Chachapoyas
- Chiclayo to Chachapoyas
- Yurimaguas to Chachapoyas
From Juanjuí to other places in Peru
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Juanjuí to Jauja
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Satipo
- Juanjuí to Huanchaco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juanjuí to Chachapoyas?
About 7 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 273 miles.
How far is Chachapoyas from Juanjuí by car?
About 273 miles (440 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 Juanjuí to Chachapoyas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juanjuí to Chachapoyas?
In order: SM-839, PE-5N, SM-102, SM-100, SM-101 and PE-08C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juanjuí and Chachapoyas?
Closest to the road: Museo Departamental San Martín (museum, mile 117, 0.9 mi from the route); St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (cathedral, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Tingorbamba (archaeological site, mile 257, 0.7 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.