The Wayro route from Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia is 281 miles (453 km), about 7 h 40 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 81, 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 281 mi (453 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → F1 → F62 |
| Border crossing | about mile 81, Peru → Bolivia (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 81, 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.
How the Chucuito to Quime drive plays out
F1 (140 mi) and PE-3S (79 mi) carry about 78% of the 281 miles. The first 81 miles are in Peru; the last 200 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chucuito to Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 1–80 | 79 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Puno |
| F1 | 81–140 | 59 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 140–141 | 1 | La Paz |
| local roads | 141–145 | 4 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 145–148 | 3 | La Paz |
| F1 | 148–229 | 81 | La Paz |
| local roads | 229–258 | 29 | La Paz |
| F62 | 258–281 | 23 | La Paz |
- Mile 81 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Chucuito and Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Molloko (mile 12), Pumapunku (mile 108), Chacoma Tombs (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 146)
- Museums and history: Molloko (mile 12), Pumapunku (mile 108), Gate of the Sun (mile 109), Tama Chullpa (mile 217)
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.
Pumapunku
Near Tiwanaku, Pumapunku is a 6th-century T-shaped terraced platform mound with a sunken court, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
Chacoma Tombs
Found in 2017 on the Altiplano near Chacoma and Mazo Cruz in Viacha municipality, the Chacoma Tombs (Tumbas de Chacoma) are a necropolis of underground, cave-like burial chambers, unlike the region's chullpa burial towers.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
More drives to Quime
- Tiwanaku to Quime
- Coroico to Quime
- Sorata to Quime
- San Borja to Quime
- Rurrenabaque to Quime
- Llallagua to Quime
More drives from Chucuito
- Chucuito to Lampa
- Chucuito to Andahuaylillas
- Chucuito to Yucay
- Chucuito to Cachora
- Chucuito to Kiteni
- Chucuito to Atocha, Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia?
About 7 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
How far is Quime, Bolivia from Chucuito by car?
About 281 miles (453 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 Chucuito to Quime drive cross the border?
At about mile 81, from Peru into Bolivia, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chucuito 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 Chucuito to Quime, 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.
Which highways go from Chucuito to Quime?
In order: PE-3S, F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chucuito and Quime?
Closest to the road: Molloko (archaeological site, mile 12, 0.7 mi from the route); Pumapunku (archaeological site, mile 108, 0.7 mi from the route); Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 154, 0.7 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.