Plan on about 7 h 52 min of driving for the 327-mile (526 km) trip from Juanjuí to Jaén, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 327 mi (526 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | SM-839 → PE-5N → SM-102 → SM-100 → SM-101 |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Juanjuí to Jaén is like
PE-5N (238 mi) and SM-102 (41 mi) carry about 85% of the 327 miles. It runs through 3 regions: San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juanjuí to Jaén, road by road
| 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 | 93–326 | 233 | San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 326–327 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 185 of this route: San Martín → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Juanjuí to Jaén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 117), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 240), Catarata Pabellón (mile 240)
- Museums and history: St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 117), Museo Departamental San Martín (mile 117), Wilca (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.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Arriving in Jaén
Montegrande
In Jaén District, Cajamarca, Montegrande is an archaeological site with a spiral temple or enclosure built around 3000 BC.
More drives to Jaén
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 Jaén?
About 7 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 327 miles.
How far is Jaén from Juanjuí by car?
About 327 miles (526 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 Juanjuí to Jaén 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 Juanjuí to Jaén use?
In order: SM-839, PE-5N, SM-102, SM-100 and SM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juanjuí and Jaén?
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); Wilca (archaeological site, mile 257, 3 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.