The Wayro route from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas is 265 miles (426 km), about 6 h 21 min of driving without 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 | 265 mi (426 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-34L → PE-34H → PE-34K → PE-34B → PE-3SH → PU-102 → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas
PE-3S (129 mi) and PE-34K (45 mi) carry about 66% of the 265 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34L | 6–11 | 5 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 11–25 | 14 | Puno |
| PE-34K | 25–70 | 45 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 70–110 | 40 | Puno |
| PE-3SH | 110–121 | 11 | Puno |
| PU-102 | 121–134 | 13 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 135–264 | 129 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 264–265 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 178 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 194), Raqch'i (mile 214), Ayamachay (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Raqch'i (mile 214), Ayamachay (mile 222)
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.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
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.
Arriving in Andahuaylillas
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
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
From La Rinconada to other places in Peru
- La Rinconada to Písac
- La Rinconada to Chinchero
- La Rinconada to Yucay
- La Rinconada to Urubamba
- La Rinconada to Maras
- La Rinconada to Paucartambo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas?
About 6 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 265 miles.
What is the driving distance from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas?
About 265 miles (426 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 La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas drive?
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 La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-34L, PE-34H, PE-34K, PE-34B, PE-3SH, PU-102 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 134, 0.1 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 214, 0.5 mi from the route); Ayamachay (archaeological site, mile 222, 0.6 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.