Puerto Ocopa to Paracas is about 441 road miles (709 km): roughly 12 h 9 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 | 441 mi (709 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5SB → PE-5S → PE-22B → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Puerto Ocopa to Paracas
PE-1S (145 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 54% of the 441 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Puerto Ocopa to Paracas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 1–64 | 63 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 64–95 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 95–146 | 51 | Junín |
| local roads | 146–152 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 152–165 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 165–180 | 15 | Junín |
| PE-22 | 180–211 | 31 | Junín |
| LM-618 | 211–216 | 5 | Junín, Lima |
| PE-22 | 216–280 | 64 | Lima, Lima Province |
| local roads | 280–286 | 6 | Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 286–431 | 145 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 431–432 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 432–439 | 7 | Ica |
| local roads | 439–441 | 2 | Ica |
- Mile 213 of this route: Junín → Lima (region line)
- Mile 266 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum Transformers (mile 293), Huaca Malena (mile 349), La Centinela (mile 405)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata Bayoz (mile 76), Catarata El Tirol (mile 109), La Herradura, Lima (mile 294)
- Museums and history: Cajamarquilla (mile 280), Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy (mile 285), Museum Transformers (mile 293), Huaca Malena (mile 349), La Centinela (mile 405)
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Cajamarquilla
In the Jicamarca Valley about 25 kilometers inland from Lima, Cajamarquilla is an archaeological site covering roughly 167 hectares, among the largest archaeological monuments in Peru.
Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy
On the right bank of the lower Rímac River valley, Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy is an archaeological site in Campoy, within Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lima
In the colonial part of Lima's Barrios Altos neighborhood, this Catholic church and monastery stands at the corner of Huánuco and Junín streets; its first building dates to the 17th century.
Museum Transformers
Museum Transformers (Museo Transformers) is a privately run museum located in the city of Lima, Peru.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puerto Ocopa to Paracas?
About 12 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puerto Ocopa to Paracas?
About 441 miles (709 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 Puerto Ocopa to Paracas 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 Puerto Ocopa to Paracas use?
In order: PE-5SB, PE-5S, PE-22B, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-22, LM-618, 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 Puerto Ocopa to Paracas?
Closest to the road: Museum Transformers (private museum, mile 293, 0.3 mi from the route); Huaca Malena (archaeological site, mile 349, 0.7 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 405, 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.