Maras to Andahuaylillas is about 50 road miles (81 km): roughly 1 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Maras to Andahuaylillas drive plays out
PE-3S (23 mi) and PE-28F (6 mi) carry about 58% of the 50 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maras to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 11–17 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 17–24 | 7 | Cusco |
| local roads | 24–34 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 34–50 | 16 | Cusco |
Stops between Maras and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sillkinchani (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Balcón del Diablo (mile 22), Templo de la Luna (mile 25), Sillkinchani (mile 34)
Balcón del Diablo
On the right bank of the Chakan River, the Devil's Balcony (Balcón del Diablo) is an archaeological site set on a large rock formation.
Templo de la Luna
About an hour from the city of Cusco and 1 kilometer from the Kenko site, the Temple of the Moon is a rock formation rising 80 meters where the Incas carved buildings and ornaments.
Sillkinchani
About 7 km southeast of Cusco, on an east-facing slope between Saylla and San Jerónimo districts, Sillkinchani is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Once you reach Andahuaylillas
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Abancay to Andahuaylillas
From Maras to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maras to Andahuaylillas?
About 1 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 50 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Maras by car?
About 50 miles (81 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 Maras to Andahuaylillas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maras to Andahuaylillas?
In order: PE-28F and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maras and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Balcón del Diablo (archaeological site, mile 22, 1 mi from the route); Templo de la Luna (archaeological site, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Sillkinchani (archaeological site, mile 34, 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.