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Day trip from Huaraz to Cajamarca

Cajamarca lies 284 km (176 mi) north of Huaraz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 284 km (176 mi) apart, Cajamarca is a realistic day trip from Huaraz: about 4 h 37 min each way by road.

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HuarazCajamarca
CountryPeruPeru
Population118,836201,329
Elevation2,829 m (9,281 ft)2,684 m (8,806 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Lima)UTC-5 (America/Lima)
Postal codes02001–2225504135–21400

Where to book tours and tickets in Cajamarca

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Cajamarca

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Common questions

How far is Cajamarca from Huaraz?

284 km (176 mi) in a straight line, north of Huaraz; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).

How long does it take to get from Huaraz to Cajamarca by road?

About 4 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Huaraz and Cajamarca?

No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.