Plan on about 2 h 42 min of driving for the 87-mile (140 km) trip from Chucuito to Yampupata, Bolivia, before any stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 71, 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.”
| Total distance | 87 mi (140 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 71, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 71, 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.
On the road from Chucuito to Yampupata
PE-3S (56 mi) and PU-130 (14 mi) carry about 80% of the 87 miles. The first 71 miles are in Peru; the last 16 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chucuito to Yampupata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 1–57 | 56 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 57–71 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 71–76 | 5 | La Paz |
| local roads | 76–87 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 71 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Chucuito to Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Molloko (mile 12), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Molloko (mile 12), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 70), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 76)
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.
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.
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.
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 Chucuito
- Chucuito to Lampa
- Chucuito to Andahuaylillas
- Chucuito to Yucay
- Chucuito to Cachora
- Chucuito to Kiteni
- Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chucuito to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 2 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 87 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chucuito to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 87 miles (140 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 Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 71, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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 Yampupata, 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 Yampupata?
In order: PE-3S, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chucuito and Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Molloko (archaeological site, mile 12, 0.7 mi from the route); Intini Uyu Pata (archaeological site, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 76, 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.