Plan on about 1 h 23 min of driving for the 45-mile (73 km) trip from Chinchero 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 45 mi (73 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Chinchero–Andahuaylillas drive in a few lines
PE-3S (23 mi) and PE-28F (11 mi) carry about 76% of the 45 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chinchero to Andahuaylillas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 1–12 | 11 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 12–19 | 7 | Cusco |
| local roads | 19–29 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 29–45 | 16 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Siete bateas (mile 17), Teatro Municipal del Cusco (mile 20), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Siete bateas (mile 17), Cusilluchayoc (mile 21), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 24), Tipón (mile 34)
Siete bateas
Within the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park in Cusco, Siete Bateas sits on the left bank of the Chakán River, at the foot of a ravine tied to an Inca-era hydraulic, landscape and ritual system.
Teatro Municipal del Cusco
Named for Daniel Estrada Pérez, the Teatro Municipal del Cusco is the main theater of the city of Cusco, with seating for 771 people.
Cusilluchayoc
Also called the Temple of the Monkeys, Cusilluchayoc is an archaeological site in Cusco, half a kilometer from Kenko, where a large rock carries carved animal figures such as snakes and toads.
Wayna Tawqaray
About 5 km southeast of central Cusco, Wayna Tawqaray is an archaeological site in the San Sebastián District of Cusco Province.
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
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Abancay to Andahuaylillas
From Chinchero to other places in Peru
- Chinchero to Mollepata
- Chinchero to Cachora
- Chinchero to Huacachina
- Chinchero to Paracas
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Chinchero to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chinchero to Andahuaylillas?
About 1 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 45 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Chinchero by car?
About 45 miles (73 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 Chinchero to Andahuaylillas?
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 Chinchero to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-28F and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chinchero and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Siete bateas (archaeological site, mile 17, 0.7 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal del Cusco (theater, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Wayna Tawqaray (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.4 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.