The Wayro route from La Rinconada to Písac is 289 miles (465 km), about 6 h 54 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 289 mi (465 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-34L → PE-34H → PE-34K → PE-34B → PE-3SH → PU-102 → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from La Rinconada to Písac is like
PE-3S (135 mi) and PE-34K (45 mi) carry about 62% of the 289 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect La Rinconada and Písac
| 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 | 270–289 | 19 | Cusco |
- Mile 178 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Písac
- 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), Pikillaqta (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Raqch'i (mile 214), Pikillaqta (mile 268)
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Arriving in Písac
Lake Challhuacocha
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
More drives to Písac
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From La Rinconada to other places in Peru
- La Rinconada to Andahuaylillas
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- La Rinconada to Maras
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Rinconada to Písac?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 289 miles.
How far is Písac from La Rinconada by car?
About 289 miles (465 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 Písac 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 Písac use?
In order: PE-34L, PE-34H, PE-34K, PE-34B, PE-3SH, PU-102, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Rinconada and Písac?
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); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 268, 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.