Quillabamba to Paucartambo is about 165 road miles (266 km): roughly 5 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Distance | 165 mi (266 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → CU-112 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Quillabamba to Paucartambo drive plays out
PE-28B (124 mi) and CU-112 (32 mi) carry about 95% of the 165 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Quillabamba to Paucartambo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–124 | 124 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 124–144 | 20 | Cusco |
| local roads | 144–149 | 5 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 149–152 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 152–164 | 12 | Cusco |
| local roads | 164–165 | 1 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Quillabamba to Paucartambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Inkariy Museum (mile 111), Urco (mile 111), Inca complex at Písac (mile 127), Chawaytiri (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Inkariy Museum (mile 111), Urco (mile 111), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 116), Inca complex at Písac (mile 127), Chawaytiri (mile 139)
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
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.
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
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.
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
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.
More drives to Paucartambo
- Cusco to Paucartambo
- Abancay to Paucartambo
- Andahuaylas to Paucartambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Paucartambo
- Nazca to Paucartambo
- Ica to Paucartambo
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillabamba to Paucartambo?
About 5 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 165 miles.
How far is Paucartambo from Quillabamba by car?
About 165 miles (266 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 Quillabamba to Paucartambo 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 Quillabamba to Paucartambo use?
In order: PE-28B and CU-112. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quillabamba to Paucartambo?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 111, 0.1 mi from the route); Chawaytiri (archaeological site, mile 139, 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.