The Wayro route from Puerto Maldonado to Andahuaylillas is 390 miles (627 km), about 11 h 22 min of driving without stops.
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 | 390 mi (627 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30C → PE-34B → PU-100 → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Madre de Dios, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Puerto Maldonado to Andahuaylillas is like
PE-30C (112 mi) and PE-34B (106 mi) carry about 56% of the 390 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Madre de Dios, Puno, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Puerto Maldonado and Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Madre de Dios |
| PE-30C | 2–114 | 112 | Madre de Dios, Puno, Cusco |
| PE-34B | 114–220 | 106 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 220–284 | 64 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 284–388 | 104 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 388–390 | 2 | Cusco |
- Mile 99 of this route: Madre de Dios → Puno (region line)
- Mile 106 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Puerto Maldonado and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chichakuri (mile 194), Mawk'allaqta, Melgar (mile 263), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 319), Raqch'i (mile 339), Ayamachay (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Chichakuri (mile 194), Mawk'allaqta, Melgar (mile 263), Raqch'i (mile 339), Ayamachay (mile 347)
Chichakuri
Stone tombs, walls, houses and squares make up Chichakuri, an archaeological site in Peru whose Quechua-Aymara name refers to the chigoe flea.
Mawk'allaqta, Melgar
Mawk'allaqta, a Quechua name meaning "ancient place" and also spelled Maucallacta, is an archaeological site in Nuñoa District, Melgar Province, in Peru's Puno 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.
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.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Arriving in Andahuaylillas
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
From Puerto Maldonado to other places in Peru
- Puerto Maldonado to Lampa
- Puerto Maldonado to Chucuito
- Puerto Maldonado to Písac
- Puerto Maldonado to Chinchero
- Puerto Maldonado to Yucay
- Puerto Maldonado to Urubamba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Puerto Maldonado to Andahuaylillas?
About 11 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Puerto Maldonado by car?
About 390 miles (627 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 Puerto Maldonado to Andahuaylillas 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 Puerto Maldonado to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-30C, PE-34B, PU-100 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puerto Maldonado and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Chichakuri (archaeological site, mile 194, 0.2 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 339, 0.4 mi from the route); Ayamachay (archaeological site, mile 347, 0.5 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.