By road, Cachora and Yampupata, Bolivia are about 444 miles (715 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 5 min of driving. 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: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Total distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 5 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 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
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.
The Cachora–Yampupata drive in a few lines
PE-3S (320 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 76% of the 444 miles. The first 429 miles are in Peru; the last 15 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 Yampupata: 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 |
| local roads | 434–444 | 10 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Cachora and Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 103), Iglesia de la Recoleta (mile 104), Raqch'i (mile 178), Pucará (mile 278), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 319), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346), Pachat'aqa (mile 434)
- Museums and history: Tampukancha (mile 79), Puka Pukara (mile 100), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 103), Raqch'i (mile 178), Pucará (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 346), Pachat'aqa (mile 434)
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Puka Pukara
Close to Cusco, Puka Pukara is a set of military ruins with walls, terraces and staircases that once helped defend the Inca capital.
Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco
Set in the Archbishop's Palace in Cusco, this museum holds colonial religious art of the Cusco School, and the famous Twelve-Angled Stone sits in its outer foundations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Cachora
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Kiteni
- Cachora to Lampa
- Cachora to Desaguadero
- Cachora to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cachora to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachora to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 14 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Cachora by car?
About 444 miles (715 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 Yampupata 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 Yampupata 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 Yampupata 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.
What are good stops between Cachora and Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 178, 0.4 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 319, 0.3 mi from the route); Pachat'aqa (archaeological site, mile 434, 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.