Plan on about 5 h 54 min of driving for the 201-mile (324 km) trip from Písac to Lampa, 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.”
| Distance | 201 mi (324 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Písac to Lampa is like
PE-3S (168 mi) and PE-28B (19 mi) carry about 93% of the 201 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 Písac and Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–19 | 19 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 19–187 | 168 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 187–201 | 14 | Puno |
- Mile 111 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Stops between Písac and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pikillaqta (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 75), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 94), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Pucará (mile 175)
- Museums and history: Pikillaqta (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 75), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Pucará (mile 175)
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
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.
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.
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.
In Lampa itself
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
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
- Maras to Lampa
From Písac to other places in Peru
- Písac to Maras
- Písac to Mollepata
- Písac to Cachora
- Písac to Huacachina
- Písac to Chinchero
- Písac to Kiteni
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Písac to Lampa?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 201 miles.
What is the driving distance from Písac to Lampa?
About 201 miles (324 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 Písac to Lampa?
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 Lampa use?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Písac to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 155, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 175, 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.