Ollantaytambo to Sorata, Bolivia is about 417 road miles (671 km): roughly 12 h 33 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 417 mi (671 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 317, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
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.
How the Ollantaytambo to Sorata drive plays out
PE-3S (111 mi) and PE-28B (55 mi) carry about 40% of the 417 miles. The first 317 miles are in Peru; the last 100 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ollantaytambo to Sorata, road by road
| 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 | 343–386 | 43 | La Paz |
| local roads | 386–417 | 31 | La Paz |
- Mile 147 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 317 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Ollantaytambo and Sorata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Urco (mile 22), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Choquepuquio (mile 56), Raqch'i (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Urco (mile 22), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 28), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Choquepuquio (mile 56), Raqch'i (mile 111)
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
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.
More drives to Sorata
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- Ollantaytambo to Desaguadero
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ollantaytambo to Sorata, Bolivia?
About 12 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 417 miles.
How far is Sorata, Bolivia from Ollantaytambo by car?
About 417 miles (671 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 Sorata 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 Sorata, 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 Sorata?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I and F16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ollantaytambo and Sorata?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Choquepuquio (archaeological site, mile 56, 0.3 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.