Maras to Copacabana, Bolivia is about 356 road miles (573 km): roughly 10 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 350, 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 356 mi (573 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 350, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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 350, 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 Maras to Copacabana
PE-3S (274 mi) and PU-130 (14 mi) carry about 81% of the 356 miles. The first 350 miles are in Peru; the last 6 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Maras to Copacabana, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 11–17 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 17–24 | 7 | Cusco |
| local roads | 24–34 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 34–199 | 165 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 199–202 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 202–206 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 206–213 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 213–226 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 226–262 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 262–270 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 270–336 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 336–350 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 350–356 | 6 | La Paz |
- Mile 136 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Maras and Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Museum (mile 25), Iglesia y monasterio de Santa Teresa (mile 25), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Raqch'i (mile 99), Pucará (mile 199), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 241), Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 279)
- Museums and history: Inka Museum (mile 25), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Raqch'i (mile 99), Pucará (mile 199), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 349)
Inka Museum
Housed by the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco, the Inka Museum is the university's archaeological museum, formerly called the Archaeological Museum of the University of Cusco.
Iglesia y monasterio de Santa Teresa
The Discalced Carmelite Monastery of San José y Santa Teresa, known locally as the Convento de Santa Teresa, is a religious complex in Cusco that keeps a cloistered convent and a church.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
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.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
Intini Uyu Pata
Sitting at about 3,867 meters in Peru's Puno Region, Intini Uyu Pata (Inti Uyu) is an archaeological site between the Ollaraya and Unicachi districts of Yunguyo Province.
When you get to Copacabana
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.
Pachat'aqa
Close to Lake Titicaca in the municipality of Copacabana, Pachat'aqa, often called the Inca Gallows, is a pre-Inca astronomical observatory built as a lintel of two parallel stone blocks.
More drives to Copacabana
- Arequipa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cusco to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Maras
- Maras to Mollepata
- Maras to Huacachina
- Maras to Paracas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Kiteni
- Maras to Lampa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maras to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 10 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 356 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maras to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 356 miles (573 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 Maras to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 350, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Maras 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 Maras to Copacabana drive?
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.
What roads does the drive from Maras to Copacabana use?
In order: PE-28F, PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maras and Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 199, 0.2 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 241, 0.2 mi from the route); Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (monastery, mile 279, 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.