By road, Coroico and Yucay, Peru are about 486 miles (782 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 46 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: “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 | 486 mi (782 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | F3 → F41 → F1 → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Border crossing | about mile 132, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Yucay
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 Yucay: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (313 mi) and F1 (60 mi) carry about 77% of the 486 miles. The first 132 miles are in Bolivia; the last 354 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.
Which roads connect Coroico and Yucay
| 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 | 132–445 | 313 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 445–486 | 41 | 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 Yucay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inca Uyo (mile 213), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 224), Pucará (mile 289), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 370), Raqch'i (mile 390)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (mile 68), Inca Uyo (mile 213), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 224), Pucará (mile 289), Raqch'i (mile 390), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 472)
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.
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.
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.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Once you reach Yucay
Kellococha
Kellococha is a lake in the Huayllabamba District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, known for its polylepis woods, which also grow at neighboring Yanacocha lake.
Yanacocha
Sitting at about 3,951 meters in the Urubamba Province of Cusco, Yanacocha is a lake roughly 240 meters long and 14 meters deep.
Chupani
Chupani is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Urubamba district north of Cusco, declared national cultural heritage in 2011 and covering about 23 hectares.
More drives to Yucay
- Andahuaylas to Yucay
- Ayacucho, Peru to Yucay
- Nazca to Yucay
- Huancavelica to Yucay
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huancayo to Yucay
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 Yucay, Peru?
About 12 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 486 miles.
What is the driving distance from Coroico to Yucay, Peru?
About 486 miles (782 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 Yucay 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 Yucay 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 Yucay use?
In order: F3, F41, F1, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Coroico to Yucay?
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); 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.