Plan on about 12 h 6 min of driving for the 467-mile (752 km) trip from Huancavelica to Maras, before any stops.
- 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 467 mi (752 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → HV-112 → HV-113 → PE-3SM → HV-106 → PE-3S → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Huancavelica to Maras
PE-28B (311 mi) and PE-3S (30 mi) carry about 73% of the 467 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huancavelica and Maras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 1–4 | 3 | Huancavelica |
| HV-112 | 4–19 | 15 | Huancavelica |
| HV-113 | 19–37 | 18 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3SM | 37–40 | 3 | Huancavelica |
| connecting roads | 40–42 | 2 | Huancavelica |
| HV-106 | 42–56 | 14 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 56–86 | 30 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 86–91 | 5 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 91–112 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 112–145 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 145–456 | 311 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| local roads | 456–467 | 11 | Cusco |
- Mile 83 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 200 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancavelica to Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atalla (mile 12), Cochapata (mile 385), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 391), Inkapintay (mile 454)
- Museums and history: Atalla (mile 12), Cochapata (mile 385), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 391), Inkapintay (mile 454), Pumamarka, Urubamba (mile 454)
Atalla
Discovered in the 1950s by Julio Espejo Núñez, Atalla is a Formative-period archaeological site in Yauli district, Huancavelica, where cinnabar and obsidian remains have been found.
Cochapata
Cochapata, also spelled Qochapata, is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region, located in Huayopata District of La Convención Province.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
Arriving in Maras
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Maras
- Abancay to Maras
- Andahuaylas to Maras
- Ayacucho, Peru to Maras
- Nazca to Maras
- Ica to Maras
- Huancayo to Maras
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancavelica to Maras?
About 12 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Maras?
About 467 miles (752 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Huancavelica to Maras drive?
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 Huancavelica to Maras?
In order: PE-26, HV-112, HV-113, PE-3SM, HV-106, PE-3S, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancavelica and Maras?
Closest to the road: Cochapata (archaeological site, mile 385, 0.2 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 391, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 454, 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.