Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia is about 434 road miles (699 km): roughly 13 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 429, 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance | 434 mi (699 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-116 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 429, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 429, 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.
On the road from Cachora to Copacabana
PE-3S (320 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 78% of the 434 miles. The first 429 miles are in Peru; the last 5 are in Bolivia. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Cachora to Copacabana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-116 | 2–17 | 15 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 17–43 | 26 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 43–53 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 53–70 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 70–76 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 76–102 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 102–112 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 112–278 | 166 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 278–280 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 280–285 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 285–291 | 6 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 291–304 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 304–340 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 340–348 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 348–414 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 414–429 | 15 | Puno |
| F2 | 429–434 | 5 | La Paz |
- Mile 30 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 429 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Cachora to Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacsayhuamán (mile 101), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 103), Ayamachay (mile 170), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 196), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 257), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 319), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346)
- Museums and history: Tampukancha (mile 79), Sacsayhuamán (mile 101), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 103), Ayamachay (mile 170), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 257), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 428)
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Sacsayhuamán
On the northern edge of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is an Inca citadel at 3,701 meters and a key example of Inca architecture.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco
Inside the Palacio del Cabildo on Plaza Regocijo, Cusco's Museo de Arte Contemporáneo hosts temporary shows by Peruvian and international artists alongside a permanent collection of Cusco and Peruvian artists.
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.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
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.
In Copacabana itself
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.
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 Copacabana
- Arequipa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cusco to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Cachora
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Kiteni
- Cachora to Lampa
- Cachora to Desaguadero
- Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Cachora to Yampupata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 13 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 434 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 434 miles (699 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 Cachora to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 429, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Cachora 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 Cachora to Copacabana drive?
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.
What roads does the drive from Cachora to Copacabana use?
In order: AP-116, PE-3S, CU-606, 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 Cachora to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (museum, mile 103, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 257, 0.1 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 319, 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.