The Wayro route from Mollepata to Yumani, Bolivia is 411 miles (662 km), about 12 h 41 min of driving without stops. 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance by road | 411 mi (662 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 41 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 16.5 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 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.
What the drive from Mollepata to Yumani is like
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, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mollepata to Yumani
| 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Mollepata and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Killarumiyuq (mile 42), 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), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 321), Pachat'aqa (mile 401)
- Museums and history: Killarumiyuq (mile 42), Choquequirao Puquio (mile 71), 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), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 321), Pachat'aqa (mile 401)
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Choquequirao Puquio
North of San Sebastián in Cusco Province, Choquequirao Puquio is an archaeological site whose name likely combines Quechua words for precious metal, cot, and spring or well.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mollepata to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 12 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
How far is Yumani, 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 Yumani 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 Yumani 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.
Which highways go from Mollepata to Yumani?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Mollepata to Yumani?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 224, 0.3 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 321, 0.2 mi from the route); Pachat'aqa (archaeological site, mile 401, 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.