Paucartambo to Chinchero is about 85 road miles (137 km): roughly 2 h 18 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 85 mi (137 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Paucartambo to Chinchero: the shape of the trip
CU-113 (43 mi) and PE-3S (17 mi) carry about 71% of the 85 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paucartambo and Chinchero
| 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 | 66–73 | 7 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 73–84 | 11 | Cusco |
| local roads | 84–85 | 1 | Cusco |
Stops between Paucartambo and Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Choquepuquio (mile 47), Inka Museum (mile 65), Sacsayhuamán (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Choquepuquio (mile 47), Tipón (mile 51), Choquequirao Puquio (mile 64), Inka Museum (mile 65), Sacsayhuamán (mile 68)
Ninamarca
Near the village of Ninamaca, southeast of Colquepata in the Cusco Region's Paucartambo Province, Ninamarca is an archaeological site in Peru.
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.
Tipón
About 22 km southeast of Cusco near the village of Tipón, this early 15th-century Inca site spreads between 3,250 and 3,960 meters and is enclosed by a defensive wall about 6 km long.
Choquequirao Puquio
North of San Sebastián in Cusco Province, Choquequirao Puquio is an archaeological site whose name likely combines Quechua words for precious metal, cot, and spring or well.
Inka Museum
Housed by the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco, the Inka Museum is the university's archaeological museum, formerly called the Archaeological Museum of the University of Cusco.
Sacsayhuamán
On the northern edge of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is an Inca citadel at 3,701 meters and a key example of Inca architecture.
When you get to Chinchero
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
From Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Cachora
- Paucartambo to Lampa
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paucartambo to Chinchero?
About 2 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 85 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paucartambo to Chinchero?
About 85 miles (137 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 Chinchero 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 Chinchero use?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paucartambo to Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Ninamarca (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Inka Museum (museum, mile 65, 0.7 mi from the route); Sacsayhuamán (archaeological site, mile 68, 0.8 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.