Plan on about 7 h 34 min of driving for the 272-mile (438 km) trip from Coroico to Lampa, 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 272 mi (438 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | F3 → F41 → F1 → PE-3S → PU-124 |
| Border crossing | about mile 132, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 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.
Driving Coroico to Lampa: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (118 mi) and F1 (60 mi) carry about 65% of the 272 miles. The first 132 miles are in Bolivia; the last 140 are in Peru. It runs through 2 regions: La Paz, Puno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Coroico and Lampa
| 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 | 132–250 | 118 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 250–254 | 4 | Puno |
| PU-124 | 254–272 | 18 | Puno |
- Mile 132 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
What to see on the way from Coroico to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 63), Pumapunku (mile 105), Inca Uyo (mile 213), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 252)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 19), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 55), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 63)
- Museums and history: Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (mile 68), Pumapunku (mile 105), Inca Uyo (mile 213)
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.
Tuni Condoriri National Park
Created in July 1942, Tuni Condoriri National Park (Parque Nacional Tuni Condoriri) is a protected area in Bolivia's La Paz department, set in the Cordillera Real.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas
Facing Plaza Riosinho on Avenida Sucre in La Paz, the Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas shows works on the history, customs and traditions of La Paz across two floors, plus temporary exhibitions.
Akapana
At the pre-Columbian site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia's La Paz department, Akapana is an artificial platform mound built in seven levels held by carved sandstone walls.
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.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Arriving in Lampa
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
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 does it take to drive from Coroico to Lampa, Peru?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
How far is Lampa, Peru from Coroico by car?
About 272 miles (438 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 Lampa 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 Lampa, 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.
What roads does the drive from Coroico to Lampa use?
In order: F3, F41, F1, PE-3S and PU-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coroico to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (protected area, mile 63, 0.7 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 213, 0.1 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 252, 0.3 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.