Maras to Lampa is about 226 road miles (363 km): roughly 6 h 50 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 226 mi (363 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Maras to Lampa is like
PE-3S (185 mi) and PU-123 (14 mi) carry about 88% of the 226 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 7 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Maras and Lampa
| 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 | 34–212 | 178 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 212–226 | 14 | Puno |
- Mile 136 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
What to see on the way from Maras to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco (mile 25), Iglesia y monasterio de Santa Teresa (mile 25), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Ayamachay (mile 92), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 179), Pucará (mile 199), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco (mile 25), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Ayamachay (mile 92), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 179), Pucará (mile 199), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199)
Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco
On Plazoleta de las Nazarenas in Cusco's San Blas district, this museum displays some 450 pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from across Peru, drawn from the Larco Museum collection in Lima.
Iglesia y monasterio de Santa Teresa
The Discalced Carmelite Monastery of San José y Santa Teresa, known locally as the Convento de Santa Teresa, is a religious complex in Cusco that keeps a cloistered convent and a church.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
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.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
In Lampa itself
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
From Maras to other places in Peru
- Maras to Mollepata
- Maras to Huacachina
- Maras to Paracas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Kiteni
- Maras to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maras to Lampa?
About 6 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 226 miles.
How far is Lampa from Maras by car?
About 226 miles (363 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 Maras to Lampa?
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 Maras to Lampa use?
In order: PE-28F, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maras and Lampa?
Closest to the road: Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 45, 0.3 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 179, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 199, 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.