The Wayro route from Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia is 468 miles (753 km), about 14 h 32 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 439, at Desaguadero.
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.”
| Total distance | 468 mi (753 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-116 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-117 → PE-34B → F1 |
| Border crossing | about mile 439, Peru → Bolivia (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 439, at Desaguadero, 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 Tiwanaku
PE-3S (344 mi) and F1 (27 mi) carry about 79% of the 468 miles. The first 439 miles are in Peru; the last 29 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cachora to Tiwanaku
| 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 | 348–438 | 90 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 438–439 | 1 | Puno |
| F1 | 439–466 | 27 | La Paz |
| local roads | 466–468 | 2 | La Paz |
- Mile 30 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 439 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Cachora and Tiwanaku
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iglesia de la Recoleta (mile 104), Raqch'i (mile 178), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 257), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 346), Molloko (mile 370)
- Museums and history: Tuqowachana (mile 100), Rumiwasi (mile 106), Raqch'i (mile 178), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 257), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 346), Molloko (mile 370)
Tuqowachana
Tuqowachana is an archaeological site inside the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in the Cusco district, in the Cusco region of Peru.
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.
Rumiwasi
Also known as Phaqchayuq, Rumiwasi is an archaeological site in San Sebastián District of Cusco Province, located north of the central square of San Sebastián.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
Arriving in Tiwanaku
Gate of the Sun
At the Tiwanaku site near Lake Titicaca and La Paz, the Gate of the Sun is a monolithic gateway built by the Tiwanaku culture, which thrived around AD 500–950.
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Kalasasaya
Part of the Tiwanaku complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Bolivia, the Kalasasaya is a low platform mound with a large courtyard enclosed by high stone walls.
More drives to Tiwanaku
- Coroico to Tiwanaku
- Chulumani to Tiwanaku
- San Borja to Tiwanaku
- Rurrenabaque to Tiwanaku
- Llallagua to Tiwanaku
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
More drives from Cachora
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Kiteni
- Cachora to Lampa
- Cachora to Desaguadero
- Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cachora to Yampupata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia?
About 14 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 468 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia?
About 468 miles (753 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 Tiwanaku drive cross the border?
At about mile 439, from Peru into Bolivia, at Desaguadero.
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.)
Is it safe to drive from Cachora to Tiwanaku, 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.
What roads does the drive from Cachora to Tiwanaku use?
In order: AP-116, PE-3S, CU-606, PU-117, PE-34B and F1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cachora to Tiwanaku?
Closest to the road: Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 178, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 257, 0.1 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 278, 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.