By road, La Paz, Bolivia and Villa Tunari are about 329 miles (529 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 7 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Bolivia: Chapare Province.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Total distance | 329 mi (529 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F4 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving La Paz to Villa Tunari: the shape of the trip
F4 (206 mi) and F1 (106 mi) carry about 95% of the 329 miles. It runs through 3 departments: La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
La Paz to Villa Tunari: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 4–8 | 4 | La Paz |
| F1 | 8–114 | 106 | La Paz, Oruro |
| F4 | 114–134 | 20 | Oruro |
| local roads | 134–143 | 9 | Oruro |
| F4 | 143–329 | 186 | Cochabamba |
- Mile 98 of this route: La Paz → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 143 of this route: Oruro → Cochabamba (department line)
What to see on the way from La Paz to Villa Tunari
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chacoma Tombs (mile 15), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 231), Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 231)
- Nature and outdoors: Tunari National Park (mile 219), Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 231)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 77), Inka Raqay (mile 213), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 231), Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 231), Inkachaka (mile 282)
Chacoma Tombs
Found in 2017 on the Altiplano near Chacoma and Mazo Cruz in Viacha municipality, the Chacoma Tombs (Tumbas de Chacoma) are a necropolis of underground, cave-like burial chambers, unlike the region's chullpa burial towers.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
Inka Raqay
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site near the community of Linku in Sipe Sipe municipality, Quillacollo Province, Cochabamba Department.
Tunari National Park
Tunari National Park is a protected national park located in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia.
Cristo de la Concordia
Atop San Pedro Hill east of Cochabamba, Cristo de la Concordia is a statue of Jesus Christ that visitors reach either by cable car or by climbing 2,000 steps.
Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny
Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny is a natural history museum and cultural institution in the city of Cochabamba.
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
More drives to Villa Tunari
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From La Paz to other places in Bolivia
- La Paz, Bolivia to Coroico
- La Paz, Bolivia to Llallagua
- La Paz, Bolivia to Challapata
- La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo
- La Paz, Bolivia to Cochabamba
- La Paz, Bolivia to Potosí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Paz, Bolivia to Villa Tunari?
About 9 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 329 miles.
How far is Villa Tunari from La Paz, Bolivia by car?
About 329 miles (529 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.
Is it safe to drive from La Paz, Bolivia to Villa Tunari?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Bolivia: Chapare Province). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Paz to Villa Tunari use?
In order: F1 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Paz to Villa Tunari?
Closest to the road: Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 15, 0.7 mi from the route); Cristo de la Concordia (monument, mile 231, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (museum, mile 231, 0.9 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.