By road, Mollepata and Yampupata, Bolivia are about 411 miles (662 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 36 min of driving. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 395, 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance | 411 mi (662 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-109 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 395, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Yampupata
The route crosses at about mile 395, 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.
How the Mollepata to Yampupata drive plays out
PE-3S (300 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 77% of the 411 miles. The first 395 miles are in Peru; the last 16 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mollepata and Yampupata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU-109 | 0–6 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 6–10 | 4 | Cusco |
| local roads | 10–19 | 9 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 19–37 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 37–42 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 42–69 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 69–79 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 79–245 | 166 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 245–247 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 247–251 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 251–258 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 258–270 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 270–307 | 37 | Puno |
| local roads | 307–315 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 315–381 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 381–395 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 395–401 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 401–411 | 10 | La Paz |
- Mile 180 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ayamachay (mile 137), Raqch'i (mile 144), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 224), Pucará (mile 244), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 313), Inca Uyo (mile 324), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 401)
- Museums and history: Tarahuasi (mile 10), Qenko (mile 70), Ayamachay (mile 137), Raqch'i (mile 144), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 224), Pucará (mile 244), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 313), Inca Uyo (mile 324), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 401)
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Qenko
About 6 km northeast of Cusco and east of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko (Q'enqo) is an archaeological site declared Cultural Heritage of the Cusco Region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Yampupata
- Arequipa to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Cusco to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puno to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yampupata, Bolivia
More drives from Mollepata
- Mollepata to Huacachina
- Mollepata to Paracas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Kiteni
- Mollepata to Lampa
- Mollepata to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mollepata to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 12 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Mollepata by car?
About 411 miles (662 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 Mollepata to Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 395, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Mollepata 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 Mollepata to Yampupata 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 Mollepata to Yampupata use?
In order: CU-109, PE-3S, CU-606, 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 Mollepata and Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 224, 0.3 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 324, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 401, 0.1 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.