Plan on about 11 h 21 min of driving for the 413-mile (664 km) trip from La Rinconada to Quillabamba, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 413 mi (664 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 21 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 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The La Rinconada–Quillabamba drive in a few lines
PE-28B (143 mi) and PE-3S (135 mi) carry about 67% of the 413 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
La Rinconada to Quillabamba: the road sequence
| 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 | 270–413 | 143 | Cusco |
- Mile 179 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from La Rinconada to Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Ayamachay (mile 222), Pikillaqta (mile 268), Inkariy Museum (mile 303), Pinkuylluna (mile 324), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 134), Ayamachay (mile 222), Pikillaqta (mile 268), Inca complex at Písac (mile 288), Inkariy Museum (mile 303), Pinkuylluna (mile 324), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 386)
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.
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
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.
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.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Cusco to Quillabamba
- Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Abancay to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
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 Quillabamba?
About 11 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 413 miles.
How far is Quillabamba from La Rinconada by car?
About 413 miles (664 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 Quillabamba?
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 Quillabamba 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 Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 134, 0.1 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 268, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 303, 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.