The Wayro route from Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia is 341 miles (549 km), about 10 h 34 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 324, at Kasani.
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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 341 mi (549 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 324, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 324, at Kasani, 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.
How the Cusco to Yumani drive plays out
PE-3S (269 mi) and PU-130 (13 mi) carry about 83% of the 341 miles. The first 324 miles are in Peru; the last 17 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cusco to Yumani
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 8–174 | 166 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 174–176 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 176–180 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 180–188 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 188–200 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 200–236 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 236–244 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 244–311 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 311–324 | 13 | Puno |
| F2 | 324–330 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 330–341 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 110 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Cusco and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ayamachay (mile 66), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 93), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 154), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 173), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 242), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 250), Molloko (mile 265), Pachat'aqa (mile 330)
- Museums and history: Tipón (mile 14), Ayamachay (mile 66), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 154), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 173), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 242), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 250), Molloko (mile 265), Pachat'aqa (mile 330)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
Pachat'aqa
Close to Lake Titicaca in the municipality of Copacabana, Pachat'aqa, often called the Inca Gallows, is a pre-Inca astronomical observatory built as a lintel of two parallel stone blocks.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 10 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
How far is Yumani, Bolivia from Cusco by car?
About 341 miles (549 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 Yumani drive cross the border?
At about mile 324, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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 Yumani, 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 Yumani use?
In order: PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cusco to Yumani?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 154, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 173, 0.2 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 250, 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.