The Wayro route from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía is 404 miles (650 km), about 10 h 20 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 404 mi (650 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5NB → PE-5N → SM-839 |
| Regions on the route | Loreto, San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía is like
PE-5N (317 mi) and PE-5NB (75 mi) carry about 97% of the 404 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Loreto, San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Yurimaguas and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Loreto |
| PE-5NB | 1–76 | 75 | Loreto, San Martín |
| PE-5N | 76–139 | 63 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 139–145 | 6 | San Martín |
| local roads | 145–150 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 150–404 | 254 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 16 of this route: Loreto → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 281 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 372 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
What to see on the way from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (mile 70), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 390), Ducha del Diablo (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (mile 70), Catarata de Pucayaquillo (mile 85), Ducha del Diablo (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Regional Museum of the National University of San Martin (mile 76)
Catarata de Ahuashiyacu
About 14 kilometers from Tarapoto along the road toward Yurimaguas, Catarata de Ahuashiyacu is a series of three waterfalls in Peru's San Martín region.
Regional Museum of the National University of San Martin
Run by the National University of San Martín in Tarapoto, this regional museum holds ethnographic and archaeological collections from the Peruvian Upper Amazon, including the 450-year-old Shimbillo-Chazuta mummy.
Petroglifos de Polish
The Polish Petroglyphs (Petroglifos de Polish) are rock carvings located near the city of Tarapoto in Peru's San Martín region.
Catarata de Pucayaquillo
Catarata de Pucayaquillo is a waterfall in the Shapaja District of San Martín Province, in Peru's San Martín region.
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.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Aguaytía
From Yurimaguas to other places in Peru
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Celendín
- Yurimaguas to Cajabamba
- Yurimaguas to Jaén
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía?
About 10 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 404 miles.
What is the driving distance from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía?
About 404 miles (650 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 Yurimaguas to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Yurimaguas to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-5NB, PE-5N and SM-839. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Yurimaguas and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (waterfall, mile 70, 0.3 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 390, 0.2 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 391, 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.