The Wayro route from Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia is 115 miles (185 km), about 3 h 25 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 109, 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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 115 mi (185 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 109, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 109, 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.
Driving Juliaca to Copacabana: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (86 mi) and PU-130 (14 mi) carry about 87% of the 115 miles. The first 109 miles are in Peru; the last 6 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juliaca to Copacabana, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 1–21 | 20 | Puno |
| local roads | 21–29 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 29–95 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 95–109 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 109–114 | 5 | La Paz |
| local roads | 114–115 | 1 | La Paz |
- Mile 109 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Juliaca and Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 26), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 26), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 34), Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 38), Molloko (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 26), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 26), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 34), Molloko (mile 50), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 108)
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.
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.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
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.
Intini Uyu Pata
Sitting at about 3,867 meters in Peru's Puno Region, Intini Uyu Pata (Inti Uyu) is an archaeological site between the Ollaraya and Unicachi districts of Yunguyo Province.
In Copacabana itself
Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
In the town of Copacabana, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana is a 17th-century Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Candles of Copacabana, patroness of Bolivia.
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.
More drives to Copacabana
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- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
- La Rinconada to Copacabana, Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 115 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 115 miles (185 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 Juliaca to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 109, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Juliaca 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Juliaca to Copacabana drive?
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 Juliaca to Copacabana use?
In order: PE-3S, 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 Juliaca to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Carlos Dreyer Museum (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 34, 0.2 mi from the route); Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (monastery, mile 38, 0.1 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.