Plan on about 6 h 36 min of driving for the 223-mile (359 km) trip from Yucay to Lampa, 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.”
| Total distance | 223 mi (359 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Yucay to Lampa: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (168 mi) and PE-28B (41 mi) carry about 94% of the 223 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Yucay to Lampa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–41 | 41 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 41–209 | 168 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 209–222 | 13 | Puno |
| local roads | 222–223 | 1 | Puno |
- Mile 133 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
What to see on the way from Yucay to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 8), Rumicolca (mile 43), Ayamachay (mile 89), Raqch'i (mile 96), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 176), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 196), Pucará (mile 197)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 8), Rumicolca (mile 43), Ayamachay (mile 89), Raqch'i (mile 96), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 176), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 196), Pucará (mile 197)
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.
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.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
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.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Arriving in Lampa
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
- Maras to Lampa
From Yucay to other places in Peru
- Yucay to Paracas
- Yucay to Kiteni
- Yucay to Desaguadero
- Yucay to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Yucay to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Yucay to Yumani, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Yucay to Lampa?
About 6 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 223 miles.
What is the driving distance from Yucay to Lampa?
About 223 miles (359 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 Yucay to Lampa?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Yucay to Lampa?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Yucay to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 8, 0.1 mi from the route); Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.1 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 196, 0.2 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.