The Wayro route from Cusco to Chulumani, Bolivia is 478 miles (769 km), about 13 h 26 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 280, at Tilali.
Full advisory: Peru, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 478 mi (769 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 → F2 → F41 → F3 → F25 |
| Border crossing | about mile 280, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 280, at Tilali, from Puno into La Paz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Peru (updated August 20, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Cusco to Chulumani
PE-3S (121 mi) and F16 (58 mi) carry about 37% of the 478 miles. The first 280 miles are in Peru; the last 198 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cusco to Chulumani: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 8–129 | 121 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 129–138 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 138–166 | 28 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 166–167 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 167–181 | 14 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 181–183 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-113 | 183–203 | 20 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 203–205 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-804 | 205–217 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 217–232 | 15 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 232–282 | 50 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 282–306 | 24 | La Paz |
| F16 | 306–364 | 58 | La Paz |
| F2 | 364–399 | 35 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 399–401 | 2 | La Paz |
| F41 | 401–419 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 419–433 | 14 | La Paz |
| F25 | 433–478 | 45 | La Paz |
- Mile 110 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 280 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cusco and Chulumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sillkinchani (mile 8), Rumicolca (mile 20), Raqch'i (mile 73), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 408)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 408), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 416), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 439)
- Museums and history: Sillkinchani (mile 8), Tipón (mile 14), Rumicolca (mile 20), Raqch'i (mile 73), Museo Tambo Quirquincho (mile 403)
Sillkinchani
About 7 km southeast of Cusco, on an east-facing slope between Saylla and San Jerónimo districts, Sillkinchani is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Tipón
About 22 km southeast of Cusco near the village of Tipón, this early 15th-century Inca site spreads between 3,250 and 3,960 meters and is enclosed by a defensive wall about 6 km long.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
Museo Tambo Quirquincho
Museo Tambo Quirquincho is a cultural space in the historic center of La Paz, Bolivia, located on Plaza Alonso de Mendoza.
Curva del diablo
Curva del Diablo is a spot in La Paz where rituals linked to the Devil and the Pachamama are performed.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Chulumani
- Oruro to Chulumani
- Llallagua to Chulumani
- Quillacollo to Chulumani
- Villa Tunari to Chulumani
- Cochabamba to Chulumani
- Potosí to Chulumani
More drives from Cusco
- Cusco to Abancay
- Cusco to Andahuaylas
- Cusco to Nazca
- Cusco to Ayacucho, Peru
- Cusco to Huancavelica
- Cusco to Pisco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cusco to Chulumani, Bolivia?
About 13 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 478 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cusco to Chulumani, Bolivia?
About 478 miles (769 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 Cusco to Chulumani drive cross the border?
At about mile 280, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Cusco into Bolivia?
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. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Cusco to Chulumani, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cusco to Chulumani use?
In order: PE-3S, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I, F16, F2, F41, F3 and F25. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cusco and Chulumani?
Closest to the road: Sillkinchani (archaeological site, mile 8, 0.2 mi from the route); Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 20, 0.1 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 73, 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.