Paucartambo to Lampa is about 228 road miles (367 km): roughly 6 h 41 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 | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Paucartambo to Lampa: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (168 mi) and CU-113 (43 mi) carry about 93% of the 228 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 6 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paucartambo and Lampa
| 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 | 46–214 | 168 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 214–228 | 14 | Puno |
- Mile 139 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
What to see on the way from Paucartambo to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 122), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 181), Pucará (mile 202), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 202)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 181), Pucará (mile 202), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 202)
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Lampa
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 Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Cachora
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paucartambo to Lampa?
About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paucartambo to Lampa?
About 228 miles (367 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 Lampa 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 Lampa use?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Lampa?
Closest to the road: Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 48, 0.3 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 181, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 202, 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.