Abancay to Chucuito is about 458 road miles (737 km): roughly 11 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 458 mi (737 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-650 → PE-3SF → PE-3SG → PE-3SW → CU-134 → PU-125 → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Abancay to Chucuito: the shape of the trip
PE-3SF (138 mi) and PE-3SG (113 mi) carry about 55% of the 458 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Abancay to Chucuito
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 2–6 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SF | 6–144 | 138 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SG | 144–237 | 93 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| PE-3SW | 237–283 | 46 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 283–303 | 20 | Cusco |
| CU-134 | 303–327 | 24 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-125 | 327–347 | 20 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 347–378 | 31 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 378–380 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 380–385 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 385–391 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 391–404 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 404–440 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 440–448 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 448–457 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 457–458 | 1 | Puno |
- Mile 169 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Chucuito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 419), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 446), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 446)
- Museums and history: Kanamarka (mile 289), Mullu Q'awa (mile 293), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 446), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 446)
Kanamarka
Kanamarka is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, in the Alto Pichigua District of Espinar Province.
Mullu Q'awa
Mullu Q'awa is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in Alto Pichigua District, Espinar Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
When you get to Chucuito
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
More drives to Chucuito
- Cusco to Chucuito
- Písac to Chucuito
- Chinchero to Chucuito
- Maras to Chucuito
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
- Ollantaytambo to Chucuito
From Abancay to other places in Peru
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Jauja
- Abancay to Tarma
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Maras
- Abancay to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Abancay to Chucuito?
About 11 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 458 miles.
How far is Chucuito from Abancay by car?
About 458 miles (737 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Abancay to Chucuito drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Abancay to Chucuito?
In order: AP-650, PE-3SF, PE-3SG, PE-3SW, CU-134, PU-125, PE-3S, PU-117 and PE-34B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Abancay to Chucuito?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 357, 0.3 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 378, 0.2 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 419, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.