Plan on about 3 h 45 min of driving for the 103-mile (165 km) trip from Quillabamba to Yucay, 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 103 mi (165 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Quillabamba to Yucay drive plays out
PE-28B (103 mi) carries about 100% of the 103 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Quillabamba to Yucay
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–103 | 103 | Cusco |
Places worth a stop between Quillabamba and Yucay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Pinkuylluna (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Pinkuylluna (mile 89), Pumamarka, Urubamba (mile 90)
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.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
When you get to Yucay
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.
Chupani
Chupani is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Urubamba district north of Cusco, declared national cultural heritage in 2011 and covering about 23 hectares.
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.
More drives to Yucay
- Andahuaylas to Yucay
- Ayacucho, Peru to Yucay
- Nazca to Yucay
- Huancavelica to Yucay
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huancayo to Yucay
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
- Quillabamba to Andahuaylillas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quillabamba to Yucay?
About 3 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 103 miles.
How far is Yucay from Quillabamba by car?
About 103 miles (165 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 Yucay drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Quillabamba to Yucay?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.4 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.