Chucuito to Cachora is about 355 road miles (571 km): roughly 10 h 3 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: 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 by road | 355 mi (571 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → AP-116 |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Chucuito to Cachora: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (296 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 88% of the 355 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Puno, Cusco, Apurímac. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chucuito and Cachora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-3S | 0–242 | 242 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 242–250 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 250–252 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 252–279 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 279–285 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 285–302 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 302–311 | 9 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 311–338 | 27 | Cusco, Apurímac |
| AP-116 | 338–352 | 14 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 352–355 | 3 | Apurímac |
- Mile 142 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 325 of this route: Cusco → Apurímac (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Pucará (mile 77), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 97), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 158), Ayamachay (mile 185), Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (mile 252), Killarumiyuq (mile 279)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Pucará (mile 77), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 97), Ayamachay (mile 185), Qenko (mile 251), Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (mile 252), Killarumiyuq (mile 279), Tarahuasi (mile 311)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Qenko
About 6 km northeast of Cusco and east of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko (Q'enqo) is an archaeological site declared Cultural Heritage of the Cusco Region.
Regional Historical Museum of Cusco
The Regional Historical Museum of Cusco occupies the house where chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was born and lived, in the city of Cusco.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco 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 Chucuito to other places in Peru
- Chucuito to Lampa
- Chucuito to Andahuaylillas
- Chucuito to Yucay
- Chucuito to Kiteni
- Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia
- Chucuito to Atocha, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chucuito to Cachora?
About 10 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chucuito to Cachora?
About 355 miles (571 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 Chucuito to Cachora?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chucuito to Cachora?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606 and AP-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chucuito and Cachora?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 77, 0.4 mi from the route); Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (museum, mile 252, 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.