Plan on about 9 h 39 min of driving for the 341-mile (549 km) trip from Lampa to Quime, Bolivia, before any stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 141, at Desaguadero.
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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance by road | 341 mi (549 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | PU-124 → PE-3S → F1 → F62 |
| Border crossing | about mile 141, Peru → Bolivia (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Quime
The route crosses at about mile 141, at Desaguadero, 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.
What the drive from Lampa to Quime is like
F1 (139 mi) and PE-3S (110 mi) carry about 73% of the 341 miles. The first 141 miles are in Peru; the last 200 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lampa to Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-124 | 1–19 | 18 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 19–22 | 3 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 22–42 | 20 | Puno |
| local roads | 42–50 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 50–140 | 90 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 140–141 | 1 | Puno |
| F1 | 141–199 | 58 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 199–200 | 1 | La Paz |
| local roads | 200–205 | 5 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 205–207 | 2 | La Paz |
| F1 | 207–288 | 81 | La Paz |
| local roads | 288–318 | 30 | La Paz |
| F62 | 318–341 | 23 | La Paz |
- Mile 141 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Places worth a stop between Lampa and Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 21), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 48), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 56), Inca Uyo (mile 60), Pumapunku (mile 168)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 205)
- Museums and history: Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 48), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 56), Inca Uyo (mile 60), Pumapunku (mile 168), Tama Chullpa (mile 276)
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.
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.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Pumapunku
Near Tiwanaku, Pumapunku is a 6th-century T-shaped terraced platform mound with a sunken court, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
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.
More drives to Quime
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lampa to Quime, Bolivia?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lampa to Quime, Bolivia?
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 Lampa to Quime drive cross the border?
At about mile 141, from Peru into Bolivia, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Lampa 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 Lampa to Quime, 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 Lampa to Quime?
In order: PU-124, PE-3S, F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lampa and Quime?
Closest to the road: Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 21, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 56, 0.2 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 60, 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.