Chincha Alta to Quillabamba is about 520 road miles (837 km): roughly 13 h 34 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.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 | 520 mi (837 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-28A → PE-28D → PE-28E → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Chincha Alta to Quillabamba
PE-28B (273 mi) and PE-28A (129 mi) carry about 77% of the 520 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chincha Alta to Quillabamba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–19 | 18 | Ica |
| PE-28A | 19–68 | 49 | Ica |
| PE-28D | 68–134 | 66 | Huancavelica |
| PE-28E | 134–152 | 18 | Huancavelica |
| PE-28A | 152–232 | 80 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 232–234 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 234–240 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 240–247 | 7 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 247–520 | 273 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 68 of this route: Ica → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 348 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Chincha Alta to Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Band of Holes (mile 39), Tambo Colorado (mile 42), Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 233), Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 235), Wichqana (mile 237), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Band of Holes (mile 39), Tambo Colorado (mile 42), Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 233), Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 235), Wichqana (mile 237), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 245), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 249)
Band of Holes
In the Pisco Valley, the Band of Holes, also called Monte Sierpe or Cerro Viruela, is a line of roughly 5,200 human-sized, stone-lined pits whose makers and purpose remain unknown.
Tambo Colorado
Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex near the coast of Peru, also known by the Quechua names Puka Tampu and Pukallaqta.
Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto
Carmen Alto's monumental zone is the historic core of Carmen Alto district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, recognized as part of Peru's national cultural heritage since December 1989.
Qunchupata, Ayacucho
Qunchupata is an archaeological zone in Peru's Ayacucho region, in the Ayacucho District of Huamanga Province.
Wichqana
Wichqana is an archaeological site in Ayacucho District, Huamanga Province, in Peru's Ayacucho Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Museo de sitio de Quinua
In the Quinua District of Ayacucho, the Museo de sitio de Quinua is devoted to the Battle of Ayacucho, which ended Spanish rule in Peru, with a permanent exhibit of related objects.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Cusco to Quillabamba
- Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Abancay to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
From Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Chincha Alta to Jauja
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Churin
- Chincha Alta to Tarma
- Chincha Alta to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chincha Alta to Quillabamba?
About 13 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 520 miles.
How far is Quillabamba from Chincha Alta by car?
About 520 miles (837 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 Chincha Alta to Quillabamba?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chincha Alta to Quillabamba?
In order: PE-1S, PE-28A, PE-28D, PE-28E, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chincha Alta and Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Tambo Colorado (archaeological site, mile 42, 0.1 mi from the route); Qunchupata, Ayacucho (archaeological site, mile 235, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de sitio de Quinua (museum, mile 249, 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.