The Wayro route from Abancay to Sorata, Bolivia is 510 miles (820 km), about 15 h 46 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 409, at Tilali.
- 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, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 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.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance by road | 510 mi (820 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 15 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 409, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 409, at Tilali, from Puno into La Paz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| Entering Peru (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourist stays of 90 days or less; border officials set your length of stay. Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter; you need an entry record, such as a passport stamp, even at remote land crossings. |
| Driving in Peru | A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Peru (updated August 20, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Abancay–Sorata drive in a few lines
PE-3S (214 mi) and PE-34I (51 mi) carry about 52% of the 510 miles. The first 409 miles are in Peru; the last 101 are in Bolivia. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Abancay to Sorata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–68 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 78–96 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 96–101 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 101–127 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 127–137 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 137–258 | 121 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 258–267 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 267–295 | 28 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 295–296 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 296–311 | 15 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 311–313 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-113 | 313–332 | 19 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 332–335 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-804 | 335–346 | 11 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 346–361 | 15 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 361–412 | 51 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 412–436 | 24 | La Paz |
| F16 | 436–478 | 42 | La Paz |
| local roads | 478–510 | 32 | La Paz |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Abancay to Sorata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Iglesia de la Recoleta (mile 129), Ayamachay (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Salonniyoq (mile 126), Choquequirao Puquio (mile 130), Ayamachay (mile 196)
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.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Salonniyoq
Inside the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in Cusco, the Salonniyoq archaeological site spreads across mostly flat ground on both banks of the Chakán River at the foot of a hill.
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.
Choquequirao Puquio
North of San Sebastián in Cusco Province, Choquequirao Puquio is an archaeological site whose name likely combines Quechua words for precious metal, cot, and spring or well.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Abancay to Sorata, Bolivia?
About 15 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 510 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Sorata, Bolivia?
About 510 miles (820 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.
Where does the Abancay to Sorata drive cross the border?
At about mile 409, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Abancay into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Abancay to Sorata drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia 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 Abancay to Sorata use?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I and F16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Abancay to Sorata?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 101, 0.7 mi from the route); Ayamachay (archaeological site, mile 196, 0.6 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.