Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora is about 296 road miles (477 km): roughly 8 h 39 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 296 mi (477 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3SV |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Ayacucho to Cachora drive plays out
PE-32A (109 mi) and PE-30A (51 mi) carry about 54% of the 296 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Ayacucho to Cachora: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 2–23 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 23–132 | 109 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 132–145 | 13 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 145–153 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 153–171 | 18 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 171–201 | 30 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 201–252 | 51 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 252–254 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 254–258 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 258–261 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 261–284 | 23 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SV | 284–293 | 9 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 293–296 | 3 | Apurímac |
- Mile 159 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Places worth a stop between Ayacucho and Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 79), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 257), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 260), Usnu Muqu (mile 261)
- Museums and history: Hatun Usnu (mile 30), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 79), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 257), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 260), Usnu Muqu (mile 261)
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
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.
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
Usnu Muqu
Usnu Muqu is an archaeological site near the main square of Tamburco, in Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region.
In Cachora itself
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.
Inka Raqay, Apurímac
Inka Raqay (Inkaraqay) is a small archaeological complex in Cachora District, Abancay Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora?
About 8 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 296 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora?
About 296 miles (477 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 Ayacucho to Cachora 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 Ayacucho to Cachora?
In order: PE-3S, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A, AP-650 and PE-3SV. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ayacucho to Cachora?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 257, 0.2 mi from the route); Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (cathedral, mile 260, 0.4 mi from the route); Usnu Muqu (archaeological site, mile 261, 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.