Ollantaytambo to Yampupata, Bolivia is about 377 road miles (607 km): roughly 11 h 34 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 361, 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance | 377 mi (607 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 361, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 361, 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 Ollantaytambo to Yampupata drive plays out
PE-3S (258 mi) and PE-28B (55 mi) carry about 83% of the 377 miles. The first 361 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, 9 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ollantaytambo to Yampupata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–55 | 55 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 55–211 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 211–213 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 213–217 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 217–224 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 224–237 | 13 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 237–273 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 273–281 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 281–347 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 347–361 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 361–367 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 367–377 | 10 | La Paz |
- Mile 147 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 361 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Pikillaqta (mile 56), Raqch'i (mile 111), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 130), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pucará (mile 211), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 286), Molloko (mile 303), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 29), Pikillaqta (mile 56), Raqch'i (mile 111), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pucará (mile 211), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 286), Molloko (mile 303), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 367)
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
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 Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo to Mollepata
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Lampa
- Ollantaytambo to Chucuito
- Ollantaytambo to Desaguadero
- Ollantaytambo to Coroico, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ollantaytambo to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 11 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ollantaytambo to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 377 miles (607 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 Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 361, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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 Yampupata, 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 Yampupata?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, 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 Ollantaytambo and Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 190, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 286, 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.