The Wayro route from La Rinconada to Camaná is 362 miles (583 km), about 9 h 30 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 | 362 mi (583 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-34L → PE-34H → PE-34A → AR-114 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Arequipa |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The La Rinconada–Camaná drive in a few lines
PE-34A (154 mi) and PE-34H (88 mi) carry about 67% of the 362 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Arequipa. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from La Rinconada to Camaná, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34L | 6–11 | 5 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 11–99 | 88 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 99–101 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-34A | 101–255 | 154 | Puno, Arequipa |
| local roads | 255–264 | 9 | Arequipa |
| AR-114 | 264–285 | 21 | Arequipa |
| PE-1S | 285–361 | 76 | Arequipa |
| local roads | 361–362 | 1 | Arequipa |
- Mile 171 of this route: Puno → Arequipa (region line)
Places worth a stop between La Rinconada and Camaná
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Yura Hot Springs (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Historic Centre of Arequipa (mile 259)
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.
Yura Hot Springs
Roughly 28 km north-northwest of Arequipa, the Yura Hot Springs (Baños termales de Yura) are a thermal bathing complex in the Yura district.
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2000, the Historic Centre of Arequipa is noted for ornamented architecture that blends European and native characteristics.
More drives to Camaná
- Puno to Camaná
- Chincha Alta to Camaná
- Ayacucho, Peru to Camaná
- Quillabamba to Camaná
- Huancavelica to Camaná
- Lima to Camaná
From La Rinconada to other places in Peru
- La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas
- La Rinconada to Písac
- La Rinconada to Chinchero
- La Rinconada to Yucay
- La Rinconada to Urubamba
- La Rinconada to Maras
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Rinconada to Camaná?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
How far is Camaná from La Rinconada by car?
About 362 miles (583 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 La Rinconada to Camaná?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from La Rinconada to Camaná?
In order: PE-34L, PE-34H, PE-34A, AR-114 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Rinconada to Camaná?
Closest to the road: Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 101, 0.3 mi from the route); Yura Hot Springs (hot spring, mile 249, 1 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Arequipa (historic center, mile 259, 8 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.