Ollantaytambo to Chucuito is about 290 road miles (467 km): roughly 8 h 53 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.”
| Total distance | 290 mi (467 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Ollantaytambo to Chucuito is like
PE-3S (201 mi) and PE-28B (55 mi) carry about 88% of the 290 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 9 stops listed below, 9 are within a mile of the road.
Ollantaytambo to Chucuito: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–55 | 55 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 55–211 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 211–213 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 213–217 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 217–224 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 224–237 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 237–273 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 273–281 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 281–290 | 9 | Puno |
- Mile 147 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Stops between Ollantaytambo and Chucuito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Rumicolca (mile 57), Raqch'i (mile 111), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 130), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pucará (mile 211), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 278), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Rumicolca (mile 57), Raqch'i (mile 111), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pucará (mile 211), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 278), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 278)
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.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
In Chucuito itself
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
More drives to Chucuito
- Cusco to Chucuito
- Písac to Chucuito
- Chinchero to Chucuito
- Maras to Chucuito
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
- Mollepata to Chucuito
From Ollantaytambo to other places in Peru
- Ollantaytambo to Mollepata
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Lampa
- Ollantaytambo to Desaguadero
- Ollantaytambo to Coroico, Bolivia
- Ollantaytambo to Sorata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ollantaytambo to Chucuito?
About 8 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ollantaytambo to Chucuito?
About 290 miles (467 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 Ollantaytambo to Chucuito?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ollantaytambo to Chucuito?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-117 and PE-34B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ollantaytambo and Chucuito?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 57, 0.1 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 190, 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.