Huancayo to Cachora is about 471 road miles (758 km): roughly 13 h 24 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.
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 by road | 471 mi (758 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3SV |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Huancayo to Cachora
PE-32A (109 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 46% of the 471 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huancayo to Cachora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 1–24 | 23 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 24–132 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 132–141 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 141–145 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 145–147 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 147–198 | 51 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 198–307 | 109 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 307–319 | 12 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 319–327 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 327–345 | 18 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 346–375 | 29 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 375–427 | 52 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 427–428 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 428–432 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 432–436 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 436–459 | 23 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SV | 459–468 | 9 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 468–471 | 3 | Apurímac |
- Mile 18 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huancayo and Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 432), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 435)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Azángaro (mile 147), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 165), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 175), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 175), Hatun Usnu (mile 205), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 432), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 435)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Azángaro
Near Huari in the Huanta valley of Ayacucho, Azángaro is a Wari administrative center of about 8 square kilometers, with 340 similar buildings lining a central passage.
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 la Memoria "Para que no se repita"
In Ayacucho, the Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" remembers the years of terrorism in Peru in the 1980s and 1990s. Families of the disappeared (ANFASEP) built it, opening it in October 2005.
Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres
Housed in the colonial Casa de Vivanco in Ayacucho, this museum honors Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a hero of the War of the Pacific. Its ten exhibition rooms include his personal belongings, military gear and objects recovered from the war.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
When you get to Cachora
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.
Inka Raqay, Apurímac
Inka Raqay (Inkaraqay) is a small archaeological complex in Cachora District, Abancay Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancayo to Cachora?
About 13 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 471 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Cachora?
About 471 miles (758 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 Huancayo to Cachora 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). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huancayo to Cachora?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A, AP-650 and PE-3SV. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Cachora?
Closest to the road: Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (archaeological site, mile 254, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 432, 0.2 mi from the route); Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (cathedral, mile 435, 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.
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