The Wayro route from Oruro to Písac, Peru is 530 miles (853 km), about 13 h 40 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 530 mi (853 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Border crossing | about mile 197, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Oruro, La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 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.
Driving Oruro to Písac: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (313 mi) and F1 (197 mi) carry about 96% of the 530 miles. The first 197 miles are in Bolivia; the last 333 are in Peru. It runs through 4 regions: Oruro, La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Oruro to Písac
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 0–197 | 197 | Oruro, La Paz |
| connecting roads | 197–198 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 198–511 | 313 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 511–530 | 19 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Oruro and Písac
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tiwanaku Site Museum (mile 170), Inca Uyo (mile 278), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 316), Pucará (mile 355), Ayamachay (mile 463), Pikillaqta (mile 510)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 130)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 62), Tiwanaku Site Museum (mile 170), Inca Uyo (mile 278), Pucará (mile 355), Ayamachay (mile 463), Pikillaqta (mile 510)
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.
Akapana
At the pre-Columbian site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia's La Paz department, Akapana is an artificial platform mound built in seven levels held by carved sandstone walls.
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.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
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.
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
In Písac itself
Lake Challhuacocha
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
More drives to Písac
- Abancay to Písac
- Andahuaylas to Písac
- Ayacucho, Peru to Písac
- Nazca to Písac
- Huancavelica to Písac
- Huancayo to Písac
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 Písac, Peru?
About 13 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 530 miles.
How far is Písac, Peru from Oruro by car?
About 530 miles (853 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 Písac 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 Písac 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 Písac use?
In order: F1, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oruro to Písac?
Closest to the road: Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 278, 0.2 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 316, 0.2 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 510, 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.