Plan on about 14 h 21 min of driving for the 544-mile (876 km) trip from Abancay to Yampupata, Bolivia, before any stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 529, at Kasani.
- 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance by road | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-650 → PE-3SF → PE-3SG → PE-3SW → CU-134 → PU-125 → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 529, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 529, at Kasani, 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.
How the Abancay to Yampupata drive plays out
PE-3SF (138 mi) and PE-3S (133 mi) carry about 50% of the 544 miles. The first 529 miles are in Peru; the last 15 are in Bolivia. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Abancay to Yampupata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 2–6 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SF | 6–144 | 138 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SG | 144–237 | 93 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| PE-3SW | 237–283 | 46 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 283–303 | 20 | Cusco |
| CU-134 | 303–327 | 24 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-125 | 327–347 | 20 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 347–378 | 31 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 378–380 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 380–385 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 385–391 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 391–404 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 404–440 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 440–448 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 448–514 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 514–529 | 15 | Puno |
| F2 | 529–534 | 5 | La Paz |
| local roads | 534–544 | 10 | La Paz |
- Mile 169 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 529 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Abancay and Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pucará (mile 378), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 446), Inca Uyo (mile 458), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 534)
- Museums and history: Mullu Q'awa (mile 293), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pucará (mile 378), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 446), Inca Uyo (mile 458), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 534)
Mullu Q'awa
Mullu Q'awa is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in Alto Pichigua District, Espinar Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
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.
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.
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.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
In the town of Copacabana, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana is a 17th-century Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Candles of Copacabana, patroness of Bolivia.
More drives to Yampupata
- Arequipa to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Cusco to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puno to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yampupata, Bolivia
More drives from Abancay
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Jauja
- Abancay to Tarma
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Maras
- Abancay to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Abancay to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 14 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Abancay by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 529, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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 Yampupata 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.
Which highways go from Abancay to Yampupata?
In order: AP-650, PE-3SF, PE-3SG, PE-3SW, CU-134, PU-125, PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Abancay to Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 378, 0.2 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 458, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 534, 0.1 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.