The Wayro route from La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia is 293 miles (472 km), about 7 h 14 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Bolivia at about mile 1, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
Full advisory: Argentina, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | F14 → F21 → F5 |
| Border crossing | about mile 1, Argentina → Bolivia (La Quiaca–Villazón) |
| Regions on the route | Jujuy, Potosí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The border on the way to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
The route crosses at about mile 1, at La Quiaca–Villazón, from Jujuy into Potosí. 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 Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton drive plays out
F5 (117 mi) and F21 (116 mi) carry about 80% of the 293 miles. The first 1 miles are in Argentina; the last 292 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Jujuy, Potosí. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jujuy, Potosí |
| F14 | 2–57 | 55 | Potosí |
| connecting roads | 57–60 | 3 | Potosí |
| F21 | 60–176 | 116 | Potosí |
| F5 | 176–293 | 117 | Potosí |
- Mile 1 of this route: Jujuy → Potosí (international border)
What to see on the way from La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (mile 10), Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (mile 269)
- Museums and history: Laqaya (mile 263), Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (mile 269)
Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas
Covering 58,480 hectares of semi-arid puna between 3,200 and 4,700 meters, Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas is a municipal protected area in Villazón, Potosí.
Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area
Within the municipality of Tupiza, in Potosí's Sud Chichas province, Ecoparque Encantado is a municipal protected area in southern Bolivia.
Laqaya
Laqaya is an archaeological site on Bolivia's Altiplano, in the Colcha "K" Municipality of Nor Lípez Province in the Potosí Department.
Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi
The Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (Museo Necrópolis Kausay Wasi) is both an archaeological museum and a necropolis in Bolivia's Altiplano region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 293 miles.
How far is San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia from La Quiaca by car?
About 293 miles (472 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 La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton drive cross the border?
At about mile 1, from Argentina into Bolivia, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Quiaca to San Pedro de Quemes Canton use?
In order: F14, F21 and F5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Quiaca and San Pedro de Quemes Canton?
Closest to the road: Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (protected area, mile 10, 0.9 mi from the route); Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area (nature area, mile 56, 2 mi from the route); Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (museum, mile 269, 0.6 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.