Moyobamba to Cajabamba is about 378 road miles (608 km): roughly 11 h 45 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.”
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-08C → PE-08B → CA-1552 → CA-1541 → CA-1531 → CA-1509 → CA-1517 → CA-1555 → CA-1561 → CA-776 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Moyobamba–Cajabamba drive in a few lines
PE-5N (122 mi) and PE-08B (121 mi) carry about 64% of the 378 miles. It runs through 3 regions: San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Moyobamba to Cajabamba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 2–124 | 122 | San Martín, Amazonas |
| PE-08C | 124–149 | 25 | Amazonas |
| PE-08B | 149–265 | 116 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| CA-1552 | 265–270 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 270–275 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1541 | 275–285 | 10 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 285–290 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 290–291 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1531 | 291–301 | 10 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 301–308 | 7 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1509 | 308–313 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1517 | 314–320 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1555 | 320–326 | 6 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 326–331 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1561 | 331–334 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 334–337 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| CA-776 | 337–341 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 341–342 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 342–378 | 36 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 67 of this route: San Martín → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 247 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
Stops between Moyobamba and Cajabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tingorbamba (mile 139), Tella (mile 162), Museo Huauco (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 122), Gocta Cataracts (mile 134)
- Museums and history: Tingorbamba (mile 139), Chachapoyas Cathedral (mile 147), Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz (mile 147), Tella (mile 162), Kuélap (mile 164), Revash (mile 176), Museo Huauco (mile 275)
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.
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.
Chachapoyas Cathedral
Chachapoyas Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a Catholic parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Chachapoyas.
Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz
Three rooms in this Chachapoyas museum display archaeological objects, many donated by local residents. It honors Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz and his research on local culture and folklore.
Tella
Tella is an archaeological site in the Magdalena district of Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas region.
Kuélap
Built by the Chachapoyas culture in the 6th century AD, Kuélap is a walled settlement on a ridge above the Utcubamba Valley, near the towns of María and Tingo in Amazonas, Peru.
Revash
About 60 km south of Chachapoyas in Luya Province, the Revash funerary complex sits at 2,800 m above sea level in the Santo Tomás District.
Museo Huauco
Museo Huauco is a museum on the main square of the Sucre district in Cajamarca, Peru.
More drives to Cajabamba
- Trujillo to Cajabamba
- Casma to Cajabamba
- Caraz to Cajabamba
- Huaraz to Cajabamba
- Barranca to Cajabamba
- Sullana to Cajabamba
From Moyobamba to other places in Peru
- Moyobamba to Churin
- Moyobamba to Oxapampa
- Moyobamba to Malabrigo
- Moyobamba to Máncora
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Moyobamba to Cajabamba?
About 11 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
How far is Cajabamba from Moyobamba by car?
About 378 miles (608 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 Moyobamba to Cajabamba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Moyobamba to Cajabamba?
In order: PE-5N, PE-08C, PE-08B, CA-1552, CA-1541, CA-1531, CA-1509, CA-1517, CA-1555, CA-1561, CA-776 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Moyobamba to Cajabamba?
Closest to the road: Tingorbamba (archaeological site, mile 139, 0.6 mi from the route); Tella (archaeological site, mile 162, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Huauco (museum, mile 275, 0.1 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.