Plan on about 7 h 15 min of driving for the 257-mile (414 km) trip from Tacna to Chucuito, 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.”
| Total distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → TA-515 → TA-517 → TA-524 → TA-103 → PE-36A → PE-38A → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Tacna, Moquegua, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Tacna to Chucuito: the shape of the trip
PE-38A (51 mi) and PE-1S (49 mi) carry about 39% of the 257 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Tacna, Moquegua, Puno. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tacna to Chucuito
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tacna |
| PE-1S | 1–50 | 49 | Tacna |
| TA-515 | 50–95 | 45 | Tacna |
| local roads | 95–99 | 4 | Tacna |
| TA-517 | 99–104 | 5 | Tacna |
| connecting roads | 104–106 | 2 | Tacna |
| TA-524 | 106–111 | 5 | Tacna |
| TA-103 | 111–139 | 28 | Tacna, Moquegua |
| PE-36A | 139–183 | 44 | Moquegua, Puno |
| PE-38A | 183–234 | 51 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 234–257 | 23 | Puno |
- Mile 137 of this route: Tacna → Moquegua (region line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Moquegua → Puno (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tacna and Chucuito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario del Señor de Locumba (mile 58), Molloko (mile 245)
- Museums and history: Soro Mik'aya Patjxa (mile 223), Molloko (mile 245)
Santuario del Señor de Locumba
Also known as the minor basilica of the Señor de los Pies Quemados, this church in Locumba venerates the Señor de Locumba, an effigy of the crucified Jesus of Nazareth.
Soro Mik'aya Patjxa
Soro Mik'aya Patjxa is a high-altitude archaeological site in the Ilave Basin, about 30 km west of Lake Titicaca's shore, used seasonally by hunter-gatherers for more than a thousand years.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
Arriving in Chucuito
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
More drives to Chucuito
- Cusco to Chucuito
- Písac to Chucuito
- Chinchero to Chucuito
- Maras to Chucuito
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
- Ollantaytambo to Chucuito
From Tacna to other places in Peru
- Tacna to Puno
- Tacna to Juliaca
- Tacna to Lampa
- Tacna to La Rinconada
- Tacna to Andahuaylillas
- Tacna to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tacna to Chucuito?
About 7 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 257 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tacna to Chucuito?
About 257 miles (414 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 Tacna to Chucuito?
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 Tacna to Chucuito use?
In order: PE-1S, TA-515, TA-517, TA-524, TA-103, PE-36A, PE-38A and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tacna to Chucuito?
Closest to the road: Santuario del Señor de Locumba (sanctuary, mile 58, 0.1 mi from the route); Soro Mik'aya Patjxa (archaeological site, mile 223, 3 mi from the route); Molloko (archaeological site, mile 245, 0.7 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.