Plan on about 4 h 22 min of driving for the 129-mile (207 km) trip from Cachora to Andahuaylillas, before any stops.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-116 → PE-3S → CU-606 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Cachora–Andahuaylillas drive in a few lines
PE-3S (68 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 66% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cachora to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-116 | 2–17 | 15 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 17–43 | 26 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 43–53 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 53–70 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 70–76 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 76–102 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 102–112 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 112–128 | 16 | Cusco |
| local roads | 128–129 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 30 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Cachora and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacsayhuamán (mile 101), Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Tampukancha (mile 79), Sacsayhuamán (mile 101), Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco (mile 103), Choquequirao Puquio (mile 105), Tipón (mile 117)
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Sacsayhuamán
On the northern edge of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is an Inca citadel at 3,701 meters and a key example of Inca architecture.
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco
Facing Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús is a historic Jesuit church in the center of the former Inca capital.
Choquequirao Puquio
North of San Sebastián in Cusco Province, Choquequirao Puquio is an archaeological site whose name likely combines Quechua words for precious metal, cot, and spring or well.
Tipón
About 22 km southeast of Cusco near the village of Tipón, this early 15th-century Inca site spreads between 3,250 and 3,960 meters and is enclosed by a defensive wall about 6 km long.
In Andahuaylillas itself
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Abancay to Andahuaylillas
From Cachora to other places in Peru
- Cachora to Kiteni
- Cachora to Lampa
- Cachora to Desaguadero
- Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Cachora to Yampupata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cachora to Andahuaylillas?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachora to Andahuaylillas?
About 129 miles (207 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 Cachora to Andahuaylillas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cachora to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: AP-116, PE-3S and CU-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cachora to Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 79, 1 mi from the route); Sacsayhuamán (archaeological site, mile 101, 0.7 mi from the route); Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco (jesuit church, mile 103, 0.5 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.