The Wayro route from Oruro to Chinchero, Peru is 550 miles (885 km), about 14 h 23 min of driving without 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: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 550 mi (885 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → PE-3S → PE-28F |
| Border crossing | about mile 197, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Oruro, La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 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.
What the drive from Oruro to Chinchero is like
PE-3S (329 mi) and F1 (197 mi) carry about 96% of the 550 miles. The first 197 miles are in Bolivia; the last 353 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.
The route from Oruro to Chinchero, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 0–197 | 197 | Oruro, La Paz |
| connecting roads | 197–198 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 198–521 | 323 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 521–529 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 529–531 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 531–537 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 537–549 | 12 | Cusco |
| local roads | 549–550 | 1 | 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 Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pumapunku (mile 171), Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 278), Pucará (mile 355), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 375), Raqch'i (mile 455), Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco (mile 529), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 529)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 62), Gate of the Sun (mile 170), Pumapunku (mile 171), Pucará (mile 355), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 375), Raqch'i (mile 455), Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco (mile 529), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 529)
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.
Gate of the Sun
At the Tiwanaku site near Lake Titicaca and La Paz, the Gate of the Sun is a monolithic gateway built by the Tiwanaku culture, which thrived around AD 500–950.
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.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
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.
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.
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.
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco
Facing Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús is a historic Jesuit church in the center of the former Inca capital.
Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco
Set in the Archbishop's Palace in Cusco, this museum holds colonial religious art of the Cusco School, and the famous Twelve-Angled Stone sits in its outer foundations.
Once you reach Chinchero
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
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 does it take to drive from Oruro to Chinchero, Peru?
About 14 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 550 miles.
What is the driving distance from Oruro to Chinchero, Peru?
About 550 miles (885 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 Chinchero 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Oruro to Chinchero drive?
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 Chinchero use?
In order: F1, PE-3S and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oruro to Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (monastery, mile 278, 0.2 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 355, 0.4 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 455, 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.