Maras to Yumani, Bolivia is about 367 road miles (590 km): roughly 11 h 23 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: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Total distance | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 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 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Peru into 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.
What the drive from Maras to Yumani is like
PE-3S (274 mi) and PU-130 (14 mi) carry about 78% of the 367 miles. The first 350 miles are in Peru; the last 17 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 9 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Maras and Yumani
| 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 |
| local roads | 356–367 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 136 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Places worth a stop between Maras and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchuna, Saqsaywaman (mile 22), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 25), Rumicolca (mile 46), Ayamachay (mile 92), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 179), Pucará (mile 199), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 268), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 276), Pachat'aqa (mile 355)
- Museums and history: Suchuna, Saqsaywaman (mile 22), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 25), Rumicolca (mile 46), Ayamachay (mile 92), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 179), Pucará (mile 199), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 268), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 276), Pachat'aqa (mile 355)
Suchuna, Saqsaywaman
Suchuna is an archaeological site within the Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park in Cusco District, Peru.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco
Inside the Palacio del Cabildo on Plaza Regocijo, Cusco's Museo de Arte Contemporáneo hosts temporary shows by Peruvian and international artists alongside a permanent collection of Cusco and Peruvian artists.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
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.
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 Yumani
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- Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia
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- Puerto Maldonado to Yumani, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yumani, Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maras to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Yumani, Bolivia from Maras by car?
About 367 miles (590 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 Yumani 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Maras to Yumani, 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.
What roads does the drive from Maras to Yumani 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 Yumani?
Closest to the road: Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 179, 0.2 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 276, 0.4 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.