Plan on about 1 h 51 min of driving for the 60-mile (96 km) trip from Chucuito to Lampa, 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.”
| Distance | 60 mi (96 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-124 |
| Regions on the route | Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Chucuito to Lampa is like
PE-3S (37 mi) and PU-124 (19 mi) carry about 93% of the 60 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chucuito to Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-3S | 0–37 | 37 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 37–40 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-124 | 40–59 | 19 | Puno |
| local roads | 59–60 | 1 | Puno |
Where to stop on the way to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 12), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 12)
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.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Arriving in Lampa
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
From Chucuito to other places in Peru
- Chucuito to Andahuaylillas
- Chucuito to Yucay
- Chucuito to Cachora
- Chucuito to Kiteni
- Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia
- Chucuito to Atocha, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chucuito to Lampa?
About 1 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 60 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chucuito to Lampa?
About 60 miles (96 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 Lampa?
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 Chucuito to Lampa use?
In order: PE-3S and PU-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chucuito and Lampa?
Closest to the road: Carlos Dreyer Museum (museum, mile 12, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 39, 0.2 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.