Peru, Cusco
From 4300 metre glaciers down into cloud forest in a single hour of driving.
Length
75 km
In miles
46.6 mi
Driving time
1 hr 53 min
Atlas rating
9.0 / 10
The run
Ollantaytambo to Santa Maria, following the PE 28B. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Cloud and landslides in the wet season
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 8 June 2026
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