The Wayro route from Pucallpa to Caraz is 477 miles (767 km), about 13 h 2 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 477 mi (767 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-3NE |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Pucallpa to Caraz is like
PE-3N (224 mi) and PE-18C (116 mi) carry about 71% of the 477 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pucallpa to Caraz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–117 | 116 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 117–149 | 32 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 149–232 | 83 | Huánuco |
| connecting roads | 232–234 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 234–365 | 131 | Huánuco, Áncash |
| PE-3NE | 365–384 | 19 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 384–477 | 93 | Áncash |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Caraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 232), Mazur (mile 277), Choquerecuay (mile 419), Kanapun (mile 434)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 163), Huascarán National Park (mile 439), Chancos Hot Springs (mile 449)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 232), Mazur (mile 277), Choquerecuay (mile 419), Kanapun (mile 434), Huancajirca (mile 434)
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Mazur
Mazur is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco department, close to the town of Chavinillo.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Kanapun
In the Independencia district of Huaraz province, Áncash, Kanapun is an archaeological site dated by archaeologist Víctor Tufinio Culquichicón to the Late Formative or Early Horizon period.
Huancajirca
Near Huaraz in the Áncash region, Huancajirca (Huanca Jirca) is an archaeological site with evidence of occupation in the Early Horizon and Middle Horizon periods.
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Chancos Hot Springs
Owned and run by the Vicos farming community, Chancos Hot Springs (Baños termales de Chancos) is a thermal mineral spring in Marcará district, about 30 km from Huaraz.
When you get to Caraz
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
More drives to Caraz
- Huaraz to Caraz
- Casma to Caraz
- Barranca to Caraz
- Huánuco to Caraz
- Huaral to Caraz
- Cerro de Pasco to Caraz
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Pucallpa to Huaral
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pucallpa to Caraz?
About 13 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pucallpa to Caraz?
About 477 miles (767 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 Pucallpa to Caraz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pucallpa to Caraz?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PE-3NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pucallpa and Caraz?
Closest to the road: Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 113, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 232, 0.3 mi from the route); Kanapun (archaeological site, mile 434, 0.2 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.