Plan on about 11 h 46 min of driving for the 474-mile (763 km) trip from Camaná to Cachora, 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 | 474 mi (763 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-32 → AY-1216 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → PE-3SV |
| Regions on the route | Arequipa, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Camaná–Cachora drive in a few lines
PE-30A (133 mi) and PE-32 (130 mi) carry about 55% of the 474 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Arequipa, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Camaná to Cachora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Arequipa |
| PE-1S | 4–131 | 127 | Arequipa |
| PE-32 | 131–261 | 130 | Arequipa, Ayacucho |
| AY-1216 | 261–296 | 35 | Ayacucho |
| PE-30A | 296–429 | 133 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 429–431 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 431–435 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 435–438 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 438–461 | 23 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SV | 461–470 | 9 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 470–474 | 4 | Apurímac |
- Mile 203 of this route: Arequipa → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Camaná and Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Wasi, Ayacucho (mile 229), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 434), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 437), Usnu Muqu (mile 439)
- Museums and history: Inka Wasi, Ayacucho (mile 229), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 434), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 437), Usnu Muqu (mile 439)
Inka Wasi, Ayacucho
Inka Wasi (Inkawasi) is an archaeological site in Pullo District, Parinacochas Province, in Peru's Ayacucho Region.
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
Inka Raqay, Apurímac
Inka Raqay (Inkaraqay) is a small archaeological complex in Cachora District, Abancay Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
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.
More drives to Cachora
- Andahuaylas to Cachora
- Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora
- Nazca to Cachora
- Ica to Cachora
- Huacachina to Cachora
- Huancayo to Cachora
From Camaná to other places in Peru
- Camaná to Huacachina
- Camaná to Desaguadero
- Camaná to Písac
- Camaná to Andahuaylillas
- Camaná to Chinchero
- Camaná to Maras
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Camaná to Cachora?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 474 miles.
What is the driving distance from Camaná to Cachora?
About 474 miles (763 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 Camaná to Cachora?
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 Camaná to Cachora use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-32, AY-1216, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S and PE-3SV. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Camaná to Cachora?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 434, 0.1 mi from the route); Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (cathedral, mile 437, 0.4 mi from the route); Usnu Muqu (archaeological site, mile 439, 0.1 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.