The Wayro route from Coroico to Samaipata is 525 miles (845 km), about 14 h 11 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | F3 → F1 → F4 → D4303 → F48 → F7 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Coroico to Samaipata drive plays out
F7 (224 mi) and F1 (106 mi) carry about 63% of the 525 miles. It runs through 4 departments: La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Coroico and Samaipata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | La Paz |
| F3 | 6–61 | 55 | La Paz |
| local roads | 61–71 | 10 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 71–75 | 4 | La Paz |
| F1 | 75–181 | 106 | La Paz, Oruro |
| connecting roads | 181–182 | 1 | Oruro |
| F4 | 182–201 | 19 | Oruro |
| local roads | 201–211 | 10 | Oruro |
| F4 | 211–278 | 67 | Cochabamba |
| D4303 | 278–284 | 6 | Cochabamba |
| connecting roads | 284–287 | 3 | Cochabamba |
| F48 | 287–300 | 13 | Cochabamba |
| F7 | 300–524 | 224 | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 524–525 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 165 of this route: La Paz → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Oruro → Cochabamba (department line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
What to see on the way from Coroico to Samaipata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (mile 65), Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia (mile 69), Silos de Tukipaya (mile 449)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 19), Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco (mile 305)
- Museums and history: Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (mile 65), Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia (mile 69), Bolivian Air Force Museum (mile 71), Tama Chullpa (mile 145), Silos de Tukipaya (mile 449)
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.
Cerro Aruntaya
Cerro Aruntaya is a geological formation in a municipal protected area in southern La Paz, covering about 10.8 hectares of dry valley and puna landscape.
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.
Curva del diablo
Curva del Diablo is a spot in La Paz where rituals linked to the Devil and the Pachamama are performed.
Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia
Opened in 2002 in El Alto, Bolivia, the Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia holds works of art along with a library of thousands of books.
Bolivian Air Force Museum
Located at El Alto International Airport, the Bolivian Air Force Museum is an aviation museum in El Alto, La Paz.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco
Known for its leafy, old carob trees, the Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco is a municipal protected area in Arbieto, Cochabamba, where the traditional Wallunk'a and Mast'aku celebrations take place.
Silos de Tukipaya
About 2 km northwest of Comarapa in Santa Cruz department, the Silos de Tukipaya are an archaeological site at the edge of the Comarapa valley, on old routes toward Pocona and Mizque.
Arriving in Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata is a pre-Columbian archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Andean foothills of Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
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From Coroico to other places in Bolivia
- 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 Samaipata?
About 14 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
How far is Samaipata from Coroico by car?
About 525 miles (845 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.
Is it safe to drive from Coroico to Samaipata?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Coroico to Samaipata use?
In order: F3, F1, F4, D4303, F48 and F7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coroico to Samaipata?
Closest to the road: Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (museum, mile 65, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Antonio Paredes Candia (art museum, mile 69, 0.3 mi from the route); Silos de Tukipaya (archaeological site, mile 449, 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.