Arequipa to Juliaca - any information on road
 

Hi there

We are two up on 1150GS and are thinking of offloading luggage in Arequipa to head up via Juliaca to Machu Picchu light as possible since the weather is not great we have been told.

THen head back down the same way.

Is this a paved road or can anyone shed light on what sort of road this is.

Cheers
Bunny

These 2 links will help you
Buen viaje
http://www.proviasdes.gob.pe/mapas_v...requipa_v2.pdf

Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e hidrología del Perú - SENAMHI

A summary of some back and forth between Bunny and I for all to see:

It is pavement all the way. South from Cusco to the pass south of Sicuani there are some rough spots, mostly patched asphalt. South of the pass you get into the pampas, and the road is mostly newish and straight, where you can make great time. There is one rough bit north of Juliaca. South of Juliaca towards Puno there are some short gravel (packed) sections where they are working on the road, only a few kms. Otherwise new surfaces and fast travel.

The road west of Juliaca is in good shape, mostly newish surface all the way to Arequipa. It is mostly straight and fast until you start the descent into Arequipa, then it gets twisty.

Allow 5 hours from Arequipa to Puno, 6 from Puno to Cusco.

John B.