Plan on about 3 h 47 min of driving for the 135-mile (217 km) trip from Paucartambo to Mollepata, before any stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Paucartambo to Mollepata drive plays out
CU-113 (43 mi) and PE-3S (40 mi) carry about 61% of the 135 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Paucartambo to Mollepata
| 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 | 126–129 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 129–135 | 6 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Quespewara (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Templo de la Luna (mile 65), Quespewara (mile 68), 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.
Templo de la Luna
About an hour from the city of Cusco and 1 kilometer from the Kenko site, the Temple of the Moon is a rock formation rising 80 meters where the Incas carved buildings and ornaments.
Quespewara
Inside the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park, Quespewara (Qhespehuara) is an archaeological site 3 km north of Cusco's main square, sitting at 3,565 meters in the northwestern Cusco Valley.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
From Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Cachora
- Paucartambo to Lampa
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paucartambo to Mollepata?
About 3 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 135 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paucartambo to Mollepata?
About 135 miles (217 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 Paucartambo to Mollepata?
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 Mollepata use?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Ninamarca (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo de la Luna (archaeological site, mile 65, 2 mi from the route); Quespewara (archaeological site, mile 68, 0.7 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.