Plan on about 7 h 25 min of driving for the 218-mile (351 km) trip from Andahuaylas to Chinchero, 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 218 mi (351 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Andahuaylas to Chinchero drive plays out
PE-3S (85 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 56% of the 218 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Andahuaylas and Chinchero
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30B | 1–12 | 11 | Apurímac |
| AP-107 | 12–49 | 37 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 49–50 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 50–80 | 30 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 81–86 | 5 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 86–89 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 89–156 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 156–166 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 166–184 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 184–189 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 189–207 | 18 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 207–208 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 208–217 | 9 | Cusco |
| local roads | 217–218 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89), Sayhuite (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Sayhuite (mile 114), Tarahuasi (mile 157)
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
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.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Historic Centre of Cusco
Cusco's historic core, once capital of the Inca Empire, includes a Monumental Zone set up by Peru in 1972 and, within it, the area UNESCO listed in 1983 as the City of Cuzco.
In Chinchero itself
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
- Huancayo to Chinchero
From Andahuaylas to other places in Peru
- Andahuaylas to Huancavelica
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- Andahuaylas to Jauja
- Andahuaylas to Huacachina
- Andahuaylas to Tarma
- Andahuaylas to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Andahuaylas to Chinchero?
About 7 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 218 miles.
How far is Chinchero from Andahuaylas by car?
About 218 miles (351 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 Andahuaylas to Chinchero 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.
What roads does the drive from Andahuaylas to Chinchero use?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S, CU-606 and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 86, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (park, mile 89, 0.6 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 114, 0.3 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.