Distance: 132 kms. Estimated duration: 1 1/2/ hrs.
Highway in perfect conditions. Passes in front of the Police Check point (at km 434), crosses the tunnel at (Km 437) and arrives in Coishco (Km 442). Crosses the road that leads you to Huaraz at the Km 446 a shortly before reaching the Santa bridge. Other waypoints are the towns of: De Chao (Km 501) and Viru (Km 518; toll booth and petrol station). Crosses the highway that leads you to Salaverry (Left hand side) and Otuzco (Km 563). The last section before reaching the city of Trujillo (Km 566) is a long and steep descent which will require you to reduce your speed.