Plan on about 4 h 7 min of driving for the 121-mile (195 km) trip from Písac to Cachora, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28G → PE-3S → CU-606 → AP-116 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Písac–Cachora drive in a few lines
PE-3S (50 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 55% of the 121 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Apurímac. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Písac to Cachora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28G | 1–16 | 15 | Cusco |
| local roads | 16–21 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 21–45 | 24 | Cusco |
| local roads | 45–51 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 51–68 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 78–104 | 26 | Cusco, Apurímac |
| AP-116 | 104–119 | 15 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 119–121 | 2 | Apurímac |
- Mile 90 of this route: Cusco → Apurímac (region line)
What to see on the way from Písac to Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tuqowachana (mile 14), Coricancha (mile 19), Qenko (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Rumiwasi (mile 12), Tuqowachana (mile 14), Qenko (mile 19), Tarahuasi (mile 78)
Rumiwasi
Also known as Phaqchayuq, Rumiwasi is an archaeological site in San Sebastián District of Cusco Province, located north of the central square of San Sebastián.
Tuqowachana
Tuqowachana is an archaeological site inside the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in the Cusco district, in the Cusco region of Peru.
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.
Qenko
About 6 km northeast of Cusco and east of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko (Q'enqo) is an archaeological site declared Cultural Heritage of the Cusco Region.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
In Cachora itself
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 Písac to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Písac to Cachora?
About 4 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 121 miles.
How far is Cachora from Písac by car?
About 121 miles (195 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 Písac 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 Písac to Cachora use?
In order: PE-28G, 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 Písac and Cachora?
Closest to the road: Tuqowachana (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.6 mi from the route); Coricancha (sun temple, mile 19, 0.6 mi from the route); Qenko (archaeological site, mile 19, 0.6 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.