Tocache to Puerto Ocopa is about 470 road miles (757 km): roughly 12 h 48 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 470 mi (757 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Tocache to Puerto Ocopa is like
PE-3N (119 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 46% of the 470 miles. It runs through 4 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–97 | 97 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 97–183 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 183–302 | 119 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 302–328 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 328–375 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 375–416 | 41 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 416–469 | 53 | Junín |
| local roads | 469–470 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 24 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Tocache and Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 107), Huanacaure (mile 111), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 181), Markapukyu (mile 227)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 107), Tingo María National Park (mile 112), Junín National Reserve (mile 267), Catarata El Tirol (mile 362), Catarata Bayoz (mile 395)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 111), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 181), Kotosh (mile 183), Markapukyu (mile 227)
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco 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.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
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.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Lima to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
- Caraz to Puerto Ocopa
From Tocache to other places in Peru
- Tocache to Churin
- Tocache to Jauja
- Tocache to La Merced
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Satipo
- Tocache to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tocache to Puerto Ocopa?
About 12 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is Puerto Ocopa from Tocache by car?
About 470 miles (757 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 Tocache to Puerto Ocopa 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 Tocache to Puerto Ocopa use?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tocache to Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 107, 0.1 mi from the route); Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 111, 0.7 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 181, 0.4 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.