Plan on about 11 h 32 min of driving for the 440-mile (708 km) trip from Coroico to Andahuaylillas, Peru, before any stops. You cross from Bolivia into Peru at about mile 132, 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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 440 mi (708 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | F3 → F41 → F1 → PE-3S |
| Border crossing | about mile 132, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Getting across the Bolivia–Peru border
The route crosses at about mile 132, 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.
On the road from Coroico to Andahuaylillas
PE-3S (307 mi) and F1 (60 mi) carry about 83% of the 440 miles. The first 132 miles are in Bolivia; the last 308 are in Peru. It runs through 3 regions: La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Coroico to Andahuaylillas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | La Paz |
| F3 | 6–51 | 45 | La Paz |
| F41 | 51–70 | 19 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | La Paz |
| F1 | 71–131 | 60 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 131–132 | 1 | La Paz |
| PE-3S | 132–439 | 307 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 439–440 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 132 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 354 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 224), Pucará (mile 289), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 309), Raqch'i (mile 390), Ayamachay (mile 397)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (mile 68), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 224), Pucará (mile 289), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 309), Raqch'i (mile 390), Ayamachay (mile 397)
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.
Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum
Opened in 1984, the Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum is a museum in the city of La Paz, Bolivia.
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.
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.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
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.
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.
In Andahuaylillas itself
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
More drives from Coroico
- Coroico to Tiwanaku
- Coroico to Sorata
- Coroico to Quime
- Coroico to Challapata
- Coroico to Atocha
- Coroico to San Juan, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coroico to Andahuaylillas, Peru?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 440 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas, Peru from Coroico by car?
About 440 miles (708 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 Coroico to Andahuaylillas drive cross the border?
At about mile 132, from Bolivia into Peru, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Coroico 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Coroico to Andahuaylillas, Peru?
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.
Which highways go from Coroico to Andahuaylillas?
In order: F3, F41, F1 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Coroico and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 224, 0.5 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 289, 0.4 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 390, 0.4 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.