Autódromo La Chutana
Autódromo La Chutana at a glance
- Location
- Chilca, Lima
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.42 km (1.504 mi)
- Turns
- 7
- Direction
- counter-clockwise (clockwise also used since a chicane was added to the main straight)
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2010
- Website
- autodromolachutana.com
Track map and layout
La Chutana is Peru's main permanent racing facility, laid out on desert coastal land in the San Bartolo/Chilca area south of Lima. The single-loop circuit runs 2.420 km with seven corners and an 800-metre main straight, and was originally designed to run counter-clockwise only; a chicane added to the main straight later gave organisers the option of running the circuit clockwise as well, depending on the event. A separate kart circuit was added in early 2013, expanding the venue to host karting alongside its car racing programme.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Main circuit | 2.42 km | 7 turns; can be run counter-clockwise or, using the added chicane, clockwise |
| Kart circuit | — | added in early 2013 |
Events and race weekends
La Chutana is the home of Peru's national Campeonato de Circuito Turismo Competición touring car championship and has hosted single-make series such as TC Honda Masters and the VW Gol R Cup. Its best-known fixture is the 6 Horas Peruanas endurance race, running since the circuit opened in 2010, alongside Los 200 km de Lima, added in 2012. The venue also regularly hosts trackdays, autocross, drag racing and drifting events for enthusiasts.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Horas Peruanas | Endurance | varies | run since the circuit opened in 2010 |
| Los 200 km de Lima | Touring cars/GT | varies | added to the calendar in 2012 |
| Campeonato de Circuito Turismo Competición rounds | National touring cars | varies | Peru's national circuit racing championship |
Getting there and parking
The circuit lies south of Lima near Chilca/San Bartolo, reached via the Panamericana Sur highway in roughly an hour's drive from central Lima depending on traffic; there is no dedicated rail service, but southbound intercity and interurban buses along the Panamericana Sur pass near the area, followed by a local taxi to the venue.
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) · about 75 min drive
Book transport for race weekends in advance, as options directly to the circuit gates are limited outside event days.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo La Chutana
Most visitors stay in Lima, which offers the widest choice of hotels and is under two hours away, or in the beach towns along the Panamericana Sur closer to the circuit, such as San Bartolo or Punta Hermosa, which are popular in the Peruvian summer.
Where to look
Lima (widest choice); San Bartolo and Punta Hermosa (closer beach towns along the coastal highway).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
La Chutana regularly opens for public trackdays, autocross, drag racing and drifting sessions in addition to its championship race weekends, making it Peru's most active venue for club-level and amateur track access; specific public trackday operators or pricing were not verified from available sources.
Spectator guide
As Peru's primary national circuit, La Chutana has grown its facilities since 2010 to support championship race weekends including its flagship endurance races; detailed grandstand and viewing information was not verified from available sources.
Weather
- Dec-Mar (Peruvian summer): warm and mostly dry coastal desert climate, highs typically around 26-28°C
- Jun-Sep (winter): cooler and overcast (garúa), highs typically around 17-19°C
History of Autódromo La Chutana
A new home for Peruvian motorsport
Autódromo La Chutana opened in April 2010 on coastal desert land in the San Bartolo/Chilca area south of Lima, giving Peru a modern permanent circuit for national racing. The single 2.420 km, seven-turn layout was designed to run counter-clockwise, with an 800-metre main straight forming the backbone of the lap, and quickly became the base for the country's national touring car championship, the Campeonato de Circuito Turismo Competición.
Growing the calendar
From its opening year the circuit hosted the 6 Horas Peruanas endurance race, and in 2012 added Los 200 km de Lima to the calendar, giving Peruvian motorsport two long-distance showcase events. A chicane was later added to the main straight, allowing the circuit to be run clockwise as well as in its original counter-clockwise direction depending on the event, and single-make series such as the TC Honda Masters (2013) and VW Gol R Cup (2014) brought additional grids to the venue. A dedicated kart circuit was added in early 2013, broadening the facility's appeal to karting competitors and younger drivers.
Peru's principal circuit today
La Chutana remains Peru's principal permanent racing facility, hosting national championship rounds alongside a busy programme of trackdays, autocross, drag racing and drifting events that keep the venue active well beyond its headline race weekends. Its location on the Panamericana Sur south of Lima has made it the natural base for Peruvian motorsport in the years since its opening, filling the role that had lacked a modern, purpose-built home before 2010.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Autódromo La Chutana?+
The main circuit is 2.420 km (1.504 miles) with seven turns and an 800-metre main straight.
Where is the circuit located?+
It's in the San Bartolo/Chilca area on the Panamericana Sur, south of Lima, Peru.
When did the circuit open?+
It opened in April 2010 and has since become Peru's principal permanent racing facility.
What direction does the circuit run?+
It was originally designed to run counter-clockwise; a later chicane on the main straight also allows it to be run clockwise depending on the event.
What events does La Chutana host?+
It's home to Peru's national touring car championship and the 6 Horas Peruanas endurance race, plus events such as Los 200 km de Lima, single-make series, trackdays, autocross, drag racing and drifting.
Other tracks nearby
- Autódromo de Tacna · 938 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.