Plan on about 11 h 29 min of driving for the 394-mile (634 km) trip from Abancay to La Rinconada, before any stops.
- 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 by road | 394 mi (634 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-100 → PU-621 → PU-620 → PE-34K → PE-34H → PE-34L |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Abancay to La Rinconada: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (214 mi) and PU-100 (46 mi) carry about 66% of the 394 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno. Of the 7 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Abancay to La Rinconada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–68 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 78–96 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 96–101 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 101–127 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 127–137 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 137–258 | 121 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 258–304 | 46 | Puno |
| local roads | 304–308 | 4 | Puno |
| PU-621 | 308–316 | 8 | Puno |
| PU-620 | 316–322 | 6 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 322–324 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-34K | 324–368 | 44 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 368–383 | 15 | Puno |
| PE-34L | 383–388 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 388–394 | 6 | Puno |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Stops between Abancay and La Rinconada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Puqro (mile 126), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 129), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 132), Raqch'i (mile 203), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 222), Mawk'allaqta, Melgar (mile 279)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Puqro (mile 126), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 129), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 132), Raqch'i (mile 203), Mawk'allaqta, Melgar (mile 279)
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Puqro
Puqro is an Inca-era archaeological site within the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in Cusco, once part of a water system linked to the Qhalispuquio shrine and the Sisikancha.
Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte
On Avenida Sol in Cusco, at Galerías Turísticas 103, you'll find the Museo de Arte Popular of the American Institute of Art.
Wayna Tawqaray
About 5 km southeast of central Cusco, Wayna Tawqaray is an archaeological site in the San Sebastián District of Cusco Province.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Mawk'allaqta, Melgar
Mawk'allaqta, a Quechua name meaning "ancient place" and also spelled Maucallacta, is an archaeological site in Nuñoa District, Melgar Province, in Peru's Puno Region.
More drives to La Rinconada
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 La Rinconada?
About 11 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 394 miles.
How far is La Rinconada from Abancay by car?
About 394 miles (634 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.
Is it safe to drive from Abancay to La Rinconada?
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 La Rinconada?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, PU-100, PU-621, PU-620, PE-34K, PE-34H and PE-34L. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Abancay to La Rinconada?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Wayna Tawqaray (archaeological site, mile 132, 0.4 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 203, 0.4 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.