The Wayro route from Yurimaguas to Juanjuí is 150 miles (241 km), about 3 h 53 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.”
| Total distance | 150 mi (241 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5NB → PE-5N → SM-839 |
| Regions on the route | Loreto, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Yurimaguas to Juanjuí: the shape of the trip
PE-5NB (75 mi) and PE-5N (63 mi) carry about 92% of the 150 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Loreto, San Martín. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Yurimaguas and Juanjuí
| 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 |
- Mile 16 of this route: Loreto → San Martín (region line)
What to see on the way from Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (mile 70), Catarata de Pucayaquillo (mile 85)
- 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.
More drives to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Lima to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Huancayo to Juanjuí
- Chiclayo to Juanjuí
From Yurimaguas to other places in Peru
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Celendín
- Yurimaguas to Cajabamba
- Yurimaguas to Jaén
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Yurimaguas to Juanjuí?
About 3 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 150 miles.
How far is Juanjuí from Yurimaguas by car?
About 150 miles (241 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 Juanjuí 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 Yurimaguas to Juanjuí use?
In order: PE-5NB, PE-5N and SM-839. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Yurimaguas to Juanjuí?
Closest to the road: Catarata de Ahuashiyacu (waterfall, mile 70, 0.3 mi from the route); Regional Museum of the National University of San Martin (museum, mile 76, 1 mi from the route); Petroglifos de Polish (petroglyph, mile 78, 3 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.