Driving from Arica to Nazca, Peru: 493 miles and about 11 h 7 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Peru, what to bring, and 3 stops on the way.

Driving from Arica to Puno, Peru: 306 miles and about 8 h 25 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Peru, what to bring, and 5 stops on the way.

Plan the Juliaca to Iquique, Chile drive: 521 miles (838 km), 13 h 35 min without stops, the border crossing, U.S. travel advisory and 8 stops.

Driving from Juliaca to Arica, Chile: 329 miles and about 9 h 17 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Chile, what to bring, and 7 stops on the way.

Driving from Tacna to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile: 505 miles and about 11 h 29 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Chile, what to bring, and 9 stops.

Driving from Tacna to Calama, Chile: 444 miles and about 10 h 12 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Chile, what to bring, and 9 stops on the way.

Driving from Tacna to Iquique, Chile: 226 miles and about 5 h 12 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Chile, what to bring, and 6 stops on the way.

Driving from Antofagasta to Tacna, Peru: 483 miles and about 11 h 33 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Peru, what to bring, and 9 stops on the way.

Driving from Arequipa to Putre, Chile: 332 miles and about 7 h 58 min behind the wheel. Where you cross into Chile, what to bring, and 3 stops on the way.

Plan the Arequipa to Iquique, Chile drive: 449 miles (722 km), 10 h 41 min without stops, the border crossing, U.S. travel advisory and 7 stops.