Ollantaytambo to Coroico, Bolivia is about 507 road miles (816 km): roughly 14 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 317, at Tilali.
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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 507 mi (816 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 → F2 → F41 → F3 |
| Border crossing | about mile 317, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Coroico
The route crosses at about mile 317, at Tilali, 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 Ollantaytambo to Coroico
PE-3S (111 mi) and F16 (58 mi) carry about 33% of the 507 miles. The first 317 miles are in Peru; the last 190 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ollantaytambo to Coroico
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–55 | 55 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 55–166 | 111 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 166–175 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 175–203 | 28 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 203–204 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 204–219 | 15 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 219–220 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-113 | 220–239 | 19 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 239–242 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-804 | 242–254 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 254–268 | 14 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 268–319 | 51 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 319–343 | 24 | La Paz |
| F16 | 343–401 | 58 | La Paz |
| F2 | 401–436 | 35 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 436–438 | 2 | La Paz |
| F41 | 438–456 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 456–501 | 45 | La Paz |
| local roads | 501–507 | 6 | La Paz |
- Mile 147 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 317 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Coroico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Urco (mile 22), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Rumicolca (mile 57), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 130), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 444)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 444), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 488)
- Museums and history: Urco (mile 22), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 28), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Rumicolca (mile 57), Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (mile 440)
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum
Opened in 1984, the Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum is a museum in the city of La Paz, Bolivia.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ollantaytambo to Coroico, Bolivia?
About 14 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 507 miles.
How far is Coroico, Bolivia from Ollantaytambo by car?
About 507 miles (816 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 Ollantaytambo to Coroico drive cross the border?
At about mile 317, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ollantaytambo 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 Ollantaytambo to Coroico, 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.
Which highways go from Ollantaytambo to Coroico?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I, F16, F2, F41 and F3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ollantaytambo and Coroico?
Closest to the road: Urco (archaeological site, mile 22, 0.4 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 57, 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.