The Wayro route from Malabrigo to Paracas is 547 miles (880 km), about 13 h 22 min of driving without 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 | 547 mi (880 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | LI-610 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Malabrigo to Paracas drive plays out
PE-1N (341 mi) and PE-1S (144 mi) carry about 89% of the 547 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Malabrigo and Paracas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI-610 | 0–9 | 9 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 10–36 | 26 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 36–46 | 10 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 46–114 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 114–137 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 137–139 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 139–295 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 295–302 | 7 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 302–303 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 303–394 | 91 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 394–538 | 144 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 538–539 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 539–546 | 7 | Ica |
| local roads | 546–547 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 116 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 258 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 427 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 501 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Trujillo (mile 44), La Centinela (mile 511)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 327)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Trujillo (mile 44), Sechin Alto (mile 164), Caral (mile 288), Metropolitan Museum of Lima (mile 388), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (mile 399), La Centinela (mile 511)
Cathedral of Trujillo
Facing the Plaza de Armas, Trujillo Cathedral is the city's main church, built over 19 years from 1647 to 1666.
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Metropolitan Museum of Lima
In a neoclassical building designed by French architect Claude Sahut and built in 1924, the Metropolitan Museum of Lima stands next to the Park of the Exhibition.
Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum
Housed in a former train station in Parque Reducto No. 2 in Miraflores, Lima, this war museum honors Marshal Andrés Avelino Cáceres, who took part in defending the redoubt during the War of the Pacific.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
When you get to Paracas
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huaral to Paracas
- Huancayo to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
From Malabrigo to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Malabrigo to Paracas?
About 13 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 547 miles.
What is the driving distance from Malabrigo to Paracas?
About 547 miles (880 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 Malabrigo to Paracas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Malabrigo to Paracas?
In order: LI-610, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Malabrigo to Paracas?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Trujillo (basilica, mile 44, 0.4 mi from the route); El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 213, 1 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 511, 0.6 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.