Plan on about 12 h 37 min of driving for the 465-mile (748 km) trip from La Rinconada to Kiteni, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 465 mi (748 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-34L → PE-34H → PE-34K → PE-34B → PE-3SH → PU-102 → PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-593 → CU-772 |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from La Rinconada to Kiteni is like
PE-3S (135 mi) and PE-28B (82 mi) carry about 47% of the 465 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect La Rinconada and Kiteni
| 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 | 135–270 | 135 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 270–300 | 30 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 301–314 | 13 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 314–347 | 33 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 347–393 | 46 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 393–394 | 1 | Cusco |
| local roads | 394–400 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 400–408 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 408–413 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 413–465 | 52 | Cusco |
- Mile 178 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Stops between La Rinconada and Kiteni
- 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), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Raqch'i (mile 214), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 292), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 296), Inkariy Museum (mile 300)
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.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
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 Kiteni?
About 12 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
What is the driving distance from La Rinconada to Kiteni?
About 465 miles (748 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 Kiteni drive?
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 Kiteni?
In order: PE-34L, PE-34H, PE-34K, PE-34B, PE-3SH, PU-102, PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-593 and CU-772. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Rinconada to Kiteni?
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); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 296, 0.1 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.