Originally Posted by charapashanperu

Martinef,

Sara and I live in Huanuco Peru and I am VERY familiar with all the roads as I run a Moto Adventure company out of here, and our large apartment we use as a B&B for Motoqueros coming through.

I see you are on fully street tires, so that will limit you somewhat on routes to take. Your routes sound good. You will have a few hours of dirt going through the Canyon del Pato (Chimbote-Caraz).

I HIGHLY recommend you stay away from Lima! The traffic going in the northern and eastern sides is terrible and dangerous! And about 3 hours to do 30 km! The whole central route (3S/3N) is paved except for about 30 km of construction), fuel and lodging is cheaper, people are friendlier and honest, scenery is STUNNING! Any moto things you need from Lima I can order and have waiting for you here in Huanuco. I also have the best moto mechanic in Peru as my colleague (presently doing a total rebuild, frame and engine, on a Yamaha 660 Tenere belonging to Motoquero 'HORCA' who has been riding SA for 2 years now).

If you HAVE to go to Lima, then go down from Huancayo in the Andes to Canete on the coast, then you are only 150 km from Lima to the south. Entry from the south is much nicer and you can exit right into Miraflores or Surco (nicer areas of Lima) directly.

A few of your days look very long! Don't believe all the distances that the maps say. Any info you need on Peru, I can help you. Come stay a few days with us in Huanuco!

Toby & Sara