The Wayro route from Oxapampa to Huanchaco is 514 miles (827 km), about 14 h 40 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 | 514 mi (827 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5NA → PA-637 → PA-640 → PA-608 → PA-106 → PE-3N → PA-100 → PE-18 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Oxapampa to Huanchaco: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (237 mi) and PE-18 (110 mi) carry about 68% of the 514 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Oxapampa to Huanchaco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 1–14 | 13 | Pasco |
| PA-637 | 14–21 | 7 | Pasco |
| PA-640 | 21–32 | 11 | Pasco |
| PA-608 | 32–63 | 31 | Pasco |
| local roads | 63–69 | 6 | Pasco |
| PA-106 | 69–89 | 20 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 89–104 | 15 | Pasco |
| PA-100 | 104–140 | 36 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 140–250 | 110 | Pasco, Lima |
| PE-1N | 250–412 | 162 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 412–436 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 436–511 | 75 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 511–514 | 3 | La Libertad |
- Mile 150 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 291 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 433 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Oxapampa and Huanchaco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 91), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 261), Paramonga (mile 286), Sechin Bajo (mile 385), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 418), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 503)
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
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.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Run by the National University of Trujillo, this museum of archaeology, anthropology and history holds collections from the pre-Hispanic societies that developed on Peru's north coast.
When you get to Huanchaco
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Huanchaco
- Chimbote to Huanchaco
- Casma to Huanchaco
- Barranca to Huanchaco
- Huaral to Huanchaco
- Churin to Huanchaco
- Lima to Huanchaco
From Oxapampa to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oxapampa to Huanchaco?
About 14 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
What is the driving distance from Oxapampa to Huanchaco?
About 514 miles (827 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 Oxapampa to Huanchaco 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 Oxapampa to Huanchaco use?
In order: PE-5NA, PA-637, PA-640, PA-608, PA-106, PE-3N, PA-100, PE-18, PE-1N and PE-1NQ. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oxapampa to Huanchaco?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 286, 0.3 mi from the route); Huaca del Sol (ancient city, mile 503, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (museum, mile 503, 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.