Paucartambo to Cachora is about 168 road miles (271 km): roughly 5 h 16 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.”
| Total distance | 168 mi (271 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → CU-606 → AP-116 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Paucartambo–Cachora drive in a few lines
PE-3S (63 mi) and CU-113 (43 mi) carry about 63% of the 168 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Apurímac. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paucartambo to Cachora, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-113 | 1–44 | 43 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 44–46 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 46–56 | 10 | Cusco |
| local roads | 56–64 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 64–66 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 66–93 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 93–98 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 98–116 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 116–126 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 126–152 | 26 | Cusco, Apurímac |
| AP-116 | 152–166 | 14 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 166–168 | 2 | Apurímac |
- Mile 139 of this route: Cusco → Apurímac (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Coricancha (mile 65)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 47), Amaru Marka Wasi (mile 65), Tarahuasi (mile 126)
Ninamarca
Near the village of Ninamaca, southeast of Colquepata in the Cusco Region's Paucartambo Province, Ninamarca is an archaeological site in Peru.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Coricancha
Once the chief temple of the Inca Empire, the Coricancha stands in Cusco, the former imperial capital, and was described by early Spanish colonists.
Amaru Marka Wasi
North of the city of Cusco, Amaru Marka Wasi is an archaeological site also known by several other names, including Salunpunku and Templo de la Luna.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Arriving in Cachora
Inka Raqay, Apurímac
Inka Raqay (Inkaraqay) is a small archaeological complex in Cachora District, Abancay Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
More drives to Cachora
- Andahuaylas to Cachora
- Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora
- Nazca to Cachora
- Ica to Cachora
- Huacachina to Cachora
- Huancayo to Cachora
From Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Lampa
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paucartambo to Cachora?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
How far is Cachora from Paucartambo by car?
About 168 miles (271 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 Paucartambo to Cachora 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 Paucartambo to Cachora use?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S, CU-606 and AP-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Cachora?
Closest to the road: Ninamarca (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 47, 1 mi from the route); Coricancha (sun temple, mile 65, 0.4 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.