By road, Coroico and Mollepata, Peru are about 534 miles (859 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 17 min of driving. 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 534 mi (859 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | F3 → F41 → F1 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Border crossing | about mile 132, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru
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.
How the Coroico to Mollepata drive plays out
PE-3S (354 mi) and F1 (60 mi) carry about 78% of the 534 miles. The first 132 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, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Coroico and Mollepata
| 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 | 132–455 | 323 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 455–463 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 463–465 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 465–492 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 492–497 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 497–514 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 514–524 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 524–528 | 4 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 528–534 | 6 | Cusco |
- Mile 132 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 354 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Coroico and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pumapunku (mile 105), Inca Uyo (mile 213), Pucará (mile 289), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 309), Ayamachay (mile 397), Inka Museum (mile 464)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Pumapunku (mile 105), Inca Uyo (mile 213), Pucará (mile 289), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 309), Ayamachay (mile 397), Inka Museum (mile 464), Chakan (mile 467), Tarahuasi (mile 524)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inka Museum
Housed by the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco, the Inka Museum is the university's archaeological museum, formerly called the Archaeological Museum of the University of Cusco.
Chakan
Chakan is an Inca-era archaeological site that belongs to the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in Cusco, Peru.
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 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 Mollepata, Peru?
About 14 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
How far is Mollepata, Peru from Coroico by car?
About 534 miles (859 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 Mollepata 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Coroico 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 Coroico to Mollepata use?
In order: 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 Coroico and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 213, 0.1 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 289, 0.4 mi from the route); Ayamachay (archaeological site, mile 397, 0.6 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.