By road, Chinchero and Yumani, Bolivia are about 362 miles (582 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 11 min of driving. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 345, 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 by road | 362 mi (582 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 345, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Yumani
The route crosses at about mile 345, 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.
What the drive from Chinchero to Yumani is like
PE-3S (274 mi) and PU-130 (14 mi) carry about 80% of the 362 miles. The first 345 miles are in Peru; the last 17 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Chinchero to Yumani: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 1–12 | 11 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 12–19 | 7 | Cusco |
| local roads | 19–29 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 29–194 | 165 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 194–197 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 197–201 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 201–208 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 208–221 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 221–257 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 257–265 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 265–331 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 331–345 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 345–351 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 351–362 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 131 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chinchero and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 20), Ayamachay (mile 87), Raqch'i (mile 94), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 174), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 194), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 263), Inca Uyo (mile 274), Pachat'aqa (mile 350)
- Museums and history: Puka Pukara (mile 17), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 20), Ayamachay (mile 87), Raqch'i (mile 94), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 174), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 194), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 263), Inca Uyo (mile 274), Pachat'aqa (mile 350)
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 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.
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.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
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 Yumani
- Arequipa to Yumani, Bolivia
- Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Yumani, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Yumani, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yumani, Bolivia
- Abancay to Yumani, Bolivia
More drives from Chinchero
- Chinchero to Mollepata
- Chinchero to Cachora
- Chinchero to Huacachina
- Chinchero to Paracas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Lampa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chinchero to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 11 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chinchero to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 362 miles (582 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 Chinchero to Yumani drive cross the border?
At about mile 345, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chinchero 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 Chinchero to Yumani, 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 Chinchero to Yumani use?
In order: PE-28F, 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 Chinchero to Yumani?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 174, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 194, 0.2 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 274, 0.2 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.