By road, Camaná and Copacabana, Bolivia are about 367 miles (590 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 54 min of driving. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 360, 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance by road | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1SD → PE-1SJ → PE-36A → PU-150 → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 360, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The border on the way to Copacabana
The route crosses at about mile 360, 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.
Driving Camaná to Copacabana: the shape of the trip
PE-36A (161 mi) and PE-1SD (76 mi) carry about 65% of the 367 miles. The first 360 miles are in Peru; the last 7 are in Bolivia. It runs through 5 regions: Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna, Puno, La Paz. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Camaná to Copacabana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Arequipa |
| PE-1S | 2–7 | 5 | Arequipa |
| PE-1SD | 7–83 | 76 | Arequipa |
| connecting roads | 83–85 | 2 | Arequipa |
| PE-1SJ | 85–99 | 14 | Arequipa |
| PE-1S | 99–159 | 60 | Arequipa, Moquegua |
| local roads | 159–166 | 7 | Moquegua |
| PE-36A | 166–327 | 161 | Moquegua, Tacna, Puno |
| PU-150 | 327–345 | 18 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 345–347 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 347–361 | 14 | Puno, La Paz |
| F2 | 361–367 | 6 | La Paz |
- Mile 126 of this route: Arequipa → Moquegua (region line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Moquegua → Tacna (region line)
- Mile 247 of this route: Tacna → Moquegua (region line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Moquegua → Puno (region line)
- Mile 360 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Camaná to Copacabana
Islay
In the industrial heart of Matarani, Pueblo Viejo de Islay holds the ruins of a port town founded on August 30, 1827, as Arequipa's main port, replacing Quilca.
Omo
Omo is an archaeological site in the Moquegua district of Mariscal Nieto province, in Peru's Moquegua Region.
Museo Contisuyo
Housed in part of what was once Moquegua's Iglesia Matriz, Museo Contisuyo is a museum in the Moquegua department of Peru.
Chen Chen geoglyph
Near the city of Moquegua, the Chen Chen geoglyphs are figures traced on the ground, among them camelid silhouettes in two groups, resembling those of Nazca and Palpa.
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.
When you get to 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
- Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Camaná
- Camaná to Huacachina
- Camaná to Desaguadero
- Camaná to Písac
- Camaná to Andahuaylillas
- Camaná to Chinchero
- Camaná to Maras
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Camaná to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 9 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Copacabana, Bolivia from Camaná by car?
About 367 miles (590 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 Camaná to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 360, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Camaná 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 Camaná 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 Camaná to Copacabana use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1SD, PE-1SJ, PE-36A, PU-150, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Camaná and Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Islay (archaeological site, mile 62, 1 mi from the route); Museo Contisuyo (museum, mile 163, 1 mi from the route); Chen Chen geoglyph (geoglyph, mile 167, 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.