Plan on about 13 h 7 min of driving for the 505-mile (813 km) trip from Oruro to Andahuaylillas, Peru, before any stops. You cross from Bolivia into Peru at about mile 197, at Desaguadero.
Full advisory: Bolivia, Peru. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 505 mi (813 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → PE-3S |
| Border crossing | about mile 197, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Oruro, La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Peru
The route crosses at about mile 197, at Desaguadero, from La Paz into Puno. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Peru | Register the car online first (SUNAT's advance registration for tourist vehicles, valid 10 days), then get the Temporary Entry Certificate (CIT) from customs at the border. |
| 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, Peru (updated August 20, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); Government of Peru (gob.pe). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Oruro to Andahuaylillas drive plays out
PE-3S (307 mi) and F1 (197 mi) carry about 100% of the 505 miles. The first 197 miles are in Bolivia; the last 308 are in Peru. It runs through 4 regions: Oruro, La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Oruro to Andahuaylillas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 0–197 | 197 | Oruro, La Paz |
| connecting roads | 197–198 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 198–505 | 307 | Puno, Cusco |
- Mile 42 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 419 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Oruro and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tiwanaku Site Museum (mile 170), Pumapunku (mile 171), Inca Uyo (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 290), Pucará (mile 355), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 436), Ayamachay (mile 463)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 130)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 62), Tiwanaku Site Museum (mile 170), Pumapunku (mile 171), Inca Uyo (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 290), Pucará (mile 355), Ayamachay (mile 463)
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
Tiwanaku Site Museum
Next to the Tiwanaku pre-Columbian archaeological site in Tiwanaku, Bolivia, the Tiwanaku Site Museum holds funerary artifacts, ceramic pieces and stone sculptures.
Pumapunku
Near Tiwanaku, Pumapunku is a 6th-century T-shaped terraced platform mound with a sunken court, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Andahuaylillas itself
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
More drives from Oruro
- Oruro to Chulumani
- Oruro to Rurrenabaque
- Oruro to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Oruro to Villa Tunari
- Oruro to Tarabuco
- Oruro to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oruro to Andahuaylillas, Peru?
About 13 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
What is the driving distance from Oruro to Andahuaylillas, Peru?
About 505 miles (813 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 Oruro to Andahuaylillas drive cross the border?
At about mile 197, from Bolivia into Peru, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Oruro into Peru?
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. A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. (U.S. State Department, updated August 20, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Oruro to Andahuaylillas, Peru?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Oruro to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: F1 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Oruro and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 278, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 290, 0.5 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 355, 0.4 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.