Plan on about 11 h 24 min of driving for the 428-mile (688 km) trip from Yurimaguas to Celendín, before any stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5NB → PE-5N → PE-08C → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Loreto, San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Yurimaguas to Celendín drive plays out
PE-5N (192 mi) and PE-08B (131 mi) carry about 75% of the 428 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Loreto, San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Yurimaguas to Celendín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Loreto |
| PE-5NB | 1–75 | 74 | Loreto, San Martín |
| local roads | 75–80 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 80–272 | 192 | San Martín, Amazonas |
| PE-08C | 272–296 | 24 | Amazonas |
| PE-08B | 296–427 | 131 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 427–428 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Loreto → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: San Martín → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 394 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Yurimaguas and Celendín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 147), Tingorbamba (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Huacamaillo (mile 82), Gocta Cataracts (mile 281)
- Museums and history: St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 147), Tingorbamba (mile 286), Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz (mile 295), Yalape (mile 302), Kuélap (mile 311), Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva (mile 321), La Congona (mile 349)
Catarata de Huacamaillo
Huacamaillo waterfall drops in the San Antonio district of San Martín, Peru, in a ravine that feeds the Cumbaza River.
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Gocta Cataracts
In Bongará Province of the Amazonas region, Gocta is a year-round waterfall with two drops that flows into the Cocahuayco River.
Tingorbamba
Also called Pueblo de los Muertos, Tingorbamba is a Chachapoya archaeological site west of the Utcubamba River near Lamud, in Luya Province, at about 2,329 meters.
Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz
Three rooms in this Chachapoyas museum display archaeological objects, many donated by local residents. It honors Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz and his research on local culture and folklore.
Yalape
Yalape is an archaeological site of the Chachapoya culture in Levanto district, Chachapoyas province, in Peru's Amazonas department.
Kuélap
Built by the Chachapoyas culture in the 6th century AD, Kuélap is a walled settlement on a ridge above the Utcubamba Valley, near the towns of María and Tingo in Amazonas, Peru.
Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva
In Chachapoyas province, the Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva is a museum dedicated to the Chachapoyas culture.
La Congona
Built by the Chachapoyas culture, La Congona is an archaeological complex of carved stone laid out symmetrically and bound with mud mortar.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Trujillo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
From Yurimaguas to other places in Peru
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cajabamba
- Yurimaguas to Jaén
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Yurimaguas to Celendín?
About 11 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
How far is Celendín from Yurimaguas by car?
About 428 miles (688 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.
Is it safe to drive from Yurimaguas to Celendín?
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 Yurimaguas to Celendín use?
In order: PE-5NB, PE-5N, PE-08C and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Yurimaguas to Celendín?
Closest to the road: St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (cathedral, mile 147, 0.9 mi from the route); Tingorbamba (archaeological site, mile 286, 0.6 mi from the route); La Congona (archaeological site, mile 349, 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.