By road, Kiteni and Yampupata, Bolivia are about 518 miles (833 km) apart, or roughly 16 h 6 min of driving. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 501, 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.”
| Distance by road | 518 mi (833 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 16 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 501, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 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 501, 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.
On the road from Kiteni to Yampupata
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (83 mi) carry about 66% of the 518 miles. The first 501 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, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Kiteni to Yampupata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–53 | 53 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 53–58 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 58–71 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 72–118 | 46 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 118–150 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 150–165 | 15 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 165–195 | 30 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 195–351 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 351–354 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 354–358 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 358–365 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 365–377 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 377–413 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 413–421 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 421–488 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 488–501 | 13 | Puno |
| F2 | 501–507 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 507–518 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 287 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 501 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Places worth a stop between Kiteni and Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Raqch'i (mile 250), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 331), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 393), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 419), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 507)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 165), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 168), Inca complex at Písac (mile 176), Raqch'i (mile 250), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 331), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 419), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 507)
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
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.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
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.
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.
More drives to Yampupata
- Arequipa to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Cusco to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puno to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yampupata, Bolivia
More drives from Kiteni
- Kiteni to Paracas
- Kiteni to Lampa
- Kiteni to Desaguadero
- Kiteni to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Kiteni to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Kiteni to Yumani, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Kiteni to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 16 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Kiteni by car?
About 518 miles (833 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 Kiteni to Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 501, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Kiteni 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 Kiteni to Yampupata, 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.
Which highways go from Kiteni to Yampupata?
In order: PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772, CU-593, 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 Kiteni to Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 331, 0.3 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 393, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 507, 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.