The Wayro route from Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia is 544 miles (876 km), about 16 h 15 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 539, at Kasani.
Full advisory: 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 | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 16 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → AP-108 → AP-589 → AP-862 → AP-865 → AP-869 → CU-1889 → CU-1888 → CU-1886 → PE-3SG → PE-3SW → CU-134 → PU-125 → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 539, 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 | 8 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 539, 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 Andahuaylas to Copacabana drive plays out
PE-3S (134 mi) and AP-108 (54 mi) carry about 35% of the 544 miles. The first 539 miles are in Peru; the last 5 are in Bolivia. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Andahuaylas to Copacabana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30B | 1–12 | 11 | Apurímac |
| AP-107 | 12–49 | 37 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 49–53 | 4 | Apurímac |
| AP-108 | 53–107 | 54 | Apurímac |
| AP-589 | 107–139 | 32 | Apurímac |
| AP-862 | 139–150 | 11 | Apurímac |
| AP-865 | 150–158 | 8 | Apurímac |
| AP-869 | 158–163 | 5 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 163–165 | 2 | Apurímac |
| CU-1889 | 165–204 | 39 | Cusco, Apurímac |
| CU-1888 | 204–208 | 4 | Cusco |
| CU-1886 | 208–214 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 214–247 | 33 | Cusco |
| PE-3SW | 247–293 | 46 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 293–313 | 20 | Cusco |
| CU-134 | 313–337 | 24 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-125 | 337–356 | 19 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 356–388 | 32 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 388–390 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 390–395 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 395–401 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 401–414 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 414–450 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 450–458 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 458–524 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 524–538 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 538–544 | 6 | Puno, La Paz |
- Mile 165 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Cusco → Apurímac (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 539 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Andahuaylas to Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pucará (mile 388), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 388), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 456), Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 467)
- Museums and history: Yanaca (mile 71), Kanamarka (mile 298), Mullu Q'awa (mile 303), Pucará (mile 388), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 388), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 456), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 537)
Yanaca
Around the present-day town of Yanaca in Apurímac's Aymaraes Province, Yanaca is a group of ancient pre-Inca towns in the Andes.
Kanamarka
Kanamarka is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, in the Alto Pichigua District of Espinar Province.
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.
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.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
Intini Uyu Pata
Sitting at about 3,867 meters in Peru's Puno Region, Intini Uyu Pata (Inti Uyu) is an archaeological site between the Ollaraya and Unicachi districts of Yunguyo Province.
Once you reach Copacabana
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.
Pachat'aqa
Close to Lake Titicaca in the municipality of Copacabana, Pachat'aqa, often called the Inca Gallows, is a pre-Inca astronomical observatory built as a lintel of two parallel stone blocks.
More drives to Copacabana
- Arequipa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cusco to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
- La Rinconada to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Andahuaylas
- Andahuaylas to Huancavelica
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- Andahuaylas to Jauja
- Andahuaylas to Huacachina
- Andahuaylas to Tarma
- Andahuaylas to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 16 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Copacabana, Bolivia from Andahuaylas 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 Andahuaylas to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 539, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Andahuaylas 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Andahuaylas to Copacabana?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, AP-108, AP-589, AP-862, AP-865, AP-869, CU-1889, CU-1888, CU-1886, 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 Andahuaylas to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 388, 0.2 mi from the route); Carlos Dreyer Museum (museum, mile 456, 0.4 mi from the route); Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (monastery, mile 467, 0.3 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.