Plan on about 14 h 4 min of driving for the 536-mile (863 km) trip from Lampa to San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia, before any stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 98, at Tilali.
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 | 536 mi (863 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PU-124 → PU-787 → PU-789 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 → F2 → F41 → F3 |
| Border crossing | about mile 98, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz, El Beni |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 98, at Tilali, 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 Lampa to San Ignacio de Moxos
F3 (298 mi) and F16 (57 mi) carry about 66% of the 536 miles. The first 98 miles are in Peru; the last 438 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Puno, La Paz, El Beni. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lampa to San Ignacio de Moxos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-124 | 1–15 | 14 | Puno |
| PU-787 | 15–19 | 4 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 19–20 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-789 | 20–24 | 4 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 24–49 | 25 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 49–100 | 51 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 100–124 | 24 | La Paz |
| F16 | 124–181 | 57 | La Paz |
| F2 | 181–216 | 35 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 216–219 | 3 | La Paz |
| F41 | 219–237 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 237–535 | 298 | La Paz, El Beni |
| local roads | 535–536 | 1 | El Beni |
- Mile 98 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
- Mile 396 of this route: La Paz → El Beni (region line)
Places worth a stop between Lampa and San Ignacio de Moxos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 226), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 234), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (mile 221)
Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum
Opened in 1984, the Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum is a museum in the city of La Paz, Bolivia.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Tuni Condoriri National Park
Created in July 1942, Tuni Condoriri National Park (Parque Nacional Tuni Condoriri) is a protected area in Bolivia's La Paz department, set in the Cordillera Real.
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
More drives to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Quime to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Oruro to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Llallagua to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Challapata to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Moxos
More drives from Lampa
- Lampa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Lampa to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Lampa to Quime, Bolivia
- Lampa to Challapata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lampa to San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia?
About 14 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
How far is San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia from Lampa by car?
About 536 miles (863 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 San Ignacio de Moxos drive cross the border?
At about mile 98, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
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 San Ignacio de Moxos, 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 San Ignacio de Moxos?
In order: PU-124, PU-787, PU-789, PE-34H, PE-34I, F16, F2, F41 and F3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lampa and San Ignacio de Moxos?
Closest to the road: Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (museum, mile 221, 3 mi from the route); Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (protected area, mile 226, 0.8 mi from the route); Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (national park, mile 268, 4 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.