By road, Paucartambo and Yucay are about 62 miles (100 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 54 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-112 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Paucartambo–Yucay drive in a few lines
CU-112 (32 mi) and PE-28B (22 mi) carry about 87% of the 62 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paucartambo and Yucay
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 1–14 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 14–16 | 2 | Cusco |
| local roads | 16–21 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 21–40 | 19 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 40–62 | 22 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Yucay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chawaytiri (mile 27), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 48), Urco (mile 54), Inkariy Museum (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Chawaytiri (mile 27), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 44), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 48), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 49), Urco (mile 54), Inkariy Museum (mile 55)
Chawaytiri
Rock paintings are the draw at Chawaytiri, an archaeological site in Pisac District, Calca Province, near the village of the same name in Peru's Cusco Region.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
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.
Arriving in Yucay
Yanacocha
Sitting at about 3,951 meters in the Urubamba Province of Cusco, Yanacocha is a lake roughly 240 meters long and 14 meters deep.
Kellococha
Kellococha is a lake in the Huayllabamba District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, known for its polylepis woods, which also grow at neighboring Yanacocha lake.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Yucay
- Andahuaylas to Yucay
- Ayacucho, Peru to Yucay
- Nazca to Yucay
- Huancavelica to Yucay
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huancayo to Yucay
From Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Cachora
- Paucartambo to Lampa
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paucartambo to Yucay?
About 1 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
How far is Yucay from Paucartambo by car?
About 62 miles (100 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 Yucay?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paucartambo to Yucay?
In order: CU-112 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Yucay?
Closest to the road: Chawaytiri (archaeological site, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 55, 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.