The Wayro route from Chulumani to Mollepata, Peru is 542 miles (872 km), about 14 h 39 min of driving without stops. You cross from Bolivia into Peru at about mile 140, at Desaguadero.
Full advisory: Bolivia, Peru. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | F25 → F3 → F41 → F1 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Border crossing | about mile 140, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Mollepata
The route crosses at about mile 140, at Desaguadero, from La Paz into Puno. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Peru | Register the car online first (SUNAT's advance registration for tourist vehicles, valid 10 days), then get the Temporary Entry Certificate (CIT) from customs at the border. |
| 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, Peru (updated August 20, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); Government of Peru (gob.pe). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Chulumani–Mollepata drive in a few lines
PE-3S (352 mi) and F1 (61 mi) carry about 76% of the 542 miles. The first 140 miles are in Bolivia; the last 402 are in Peru. It runs through 3 regions: La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Chulumani to Mollepata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | La Paz |
| F25 | 1–45 | 44 | La Paz |
| F3 | 45–58 | 13 | La Paz |
| F41 | 58–77 | 19 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | La Paz |
| F1 | 78–139 | 61 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 139–140 | 1 | La Paz |
| PE-3S | 140–463 | 323 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 463–471 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 471–473 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 473–499 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 499–505 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 505–522 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 522–532 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 532–535 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 535–541 | 6 | Cusco |
| local roads | 541–542 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 140 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 362 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Chulumani and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 220), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 297), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 317), Raqch'i (mile 397), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 472)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 297), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 317), Raqch'i (mile 397), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 472), Balcón del Diablo (mile 475), Tarahuasi (mile 532)
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Balcón del Diablo
On the right bank of the Chakan River, the Devil's Balcony (Balcón del Diablo) is an archaeological site set on a large rock formation.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
More drives from Chulumani
- Chulumani to Tiwanaku
- Chulumani to Challapata
- Chulumani to Tarata
- Chulumani to Tarabuco
- Chulumani to Atocha
- Chulumani to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chulumani to Mollepata, Peru?
About 14 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chulumani to Mollepata, Peru?
About 542 miles (872 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 Chulumani to Mollepata drive cross the border?
At about mile 140, from Bolivia into Peru, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chulumani into Peru?
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. A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. (U.S. State Department, updated August 20, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chulumani to Mollepata drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chulumani to Mollepata use?
In order: F25, F3, F41, F1, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chulumani and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (monastery, mile 220, 0.1 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 297, 0.2 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 397, 0.5 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.