Plan on about 14 h 56 min of driving for the 537-mile (865 km) trip from Tarma to Cachora, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 | 537 mi (865 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3SV |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Tarma–Cachora drive in a few lines
PE-32A (109 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 40% of the 537 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tarma and Cachora
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 2–37 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 37–39 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 39–73 | 34 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 73–90 | 17 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 90–198 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 198–208 | 10 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 208–211 | 3 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 211–213 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 213–264 | 51 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 264–373 | 109 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 373–386 | 13 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 386–394 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 394–412 | 18 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 412–413 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 413–442 | 29 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 442–493 | 51 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 493–495 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 495–498 | 3 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 498–502 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 502–525 | 23 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SV | 525–534 | 9 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 534–537 | 3 | Apurímac |
- Mile 85 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 400 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cachora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Marayniyoq (mile 224), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 320), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 498), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 505)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 505)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 28), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 69), Marayniyoq (mile 224), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 232), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 241), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 241), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 320), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 498)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Marayniyoq
Marayniyoq, also written Marayniyoc, is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho region on a plain called Vega Pampa, southeast of Huanta and southwest of Huamanguilla.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho
Also known as Huamanga Cathedral, this Baroque cathedral in Ayacucho was declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1972.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Arriving in Cachora
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Inka Raqay, Apurímac
Inka Raqay (Inkaraqay) is a small archaeological complex in Cachora District, Abancay Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Cachora
- Andahuaylas to Cachora
- Ayacucho, Peru to Cachora
- Nazca to Cachora
- Ica to Cachora
- Huacachina to Cachora
- Huancayo to Cachora
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Aguaytía
- Tarma to Tocache
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Satipo
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tarma to Cachora?
About 14 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Cachora from Tarma by car?
About 537 miles (865 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 Tarma to Cachora?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tarma to Cachora use?
In order: PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A, AP-650 and PE-3SV. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarma to Cachora?
Closest to the road: Marayniyoq (archaeological site, mile 224, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 498, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (park, mile 505, 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.