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Cities Near Huaraz

Cities near Huaraz, Peru: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chimbote, Huánuco, Tingo María. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Huaraz, Peru is Chimbote, about 78 mi (125 km) away — roughly 1 hr 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Chimbote78 mi / 125 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Huánuco92 mi / 148 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Tingo María106 mi / 170 km2 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Huacho109 mi / 176 km2 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cerro de Pasco117 mi / 188 km2 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Huaral138 mi / 222 km3 hr 12 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Trujillo142 mi / 228 km3 hr 17 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Chosica176 mi / 283 km4 hr 5 min49 minWeekend getaway
Cajamarca176 mi / 284 km4 hr 6 min49 minWeekend getaway
Callao177 mi / 285 km4 hr 7 min50 minWeekend getaway

Day trips from Huaraz

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chimbote, Huánuco. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Huaraz

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tingo María, Huacho, Cerro de Pasco, Huaral, Trujillo. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Huaraz include Chimbote, Huánuco, Tingo María, Huacho, Cerro de Pasco. The closest is Chimbote, about 78 miles (125 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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