Paucartambo to Coroico, Bolivia is about 498 road miles (802 km): roughly 13 h 52 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 308, 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance | 498 mi (802 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 → F2 → F41 → F3 |
| Border crossing | about mile 308, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 308, 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.
On the road from Paucartambo to Coroico
PE-3S (111 mi) and F16 (59 mi) carry about 34% of the 498 miles. The first 308 miles are in Peru; the last 190 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.
Paucartambo to Coroico: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-113 | 1–44 | 43 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 44–46 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 46–157 | 111 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 157–166 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 166–194 | 28 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 195–210 | 15 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 210–211 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-113 | 211–231 | 20 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 231–234 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-804 | 234–245 | 11 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 245–260 | 15 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 260–311 | 51 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 311–334 | 23 | La Paz |
| F16 | 334–393 | 59 | La Paz |
| F2 | 393–428 | 35 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 428–429 | 1 | La Paz |
| F41 | 429–447 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 447–493 | 46 | La Paz |
| local roads | 493–498 | 5 | La Paz |
- Mile 139 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Paucartambo and Coroico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Raqch'i (mile 102), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 122), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 436)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 436), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 480)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Raqch'i (mile 102), Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum (mile 431)
Ninamarca
Near the village of Ninamaca, southeast of Colquepata in the Cusco Region's Paucartambo Province, Ninamarca is an archaeological site in Peru.
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.
Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum
Opened in 1984, the Pre-Columbian Precious Metals Museum is a museum in the city of La Paz, Bolivia.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
More drives to Coroico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paucartambo to Coroico, Bolivia?
About 13 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 498 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paucartambo to Coroico, Bolivia?
About 498 miles (802 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 Paucartambo to Coroico drive cross the border?
At about mile 308, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Paucartambo 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Paucartambo to Coroico drive?
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 Paucartambo to Coroico?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I, F16, F2, F41 and F3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Coroico?
Closest to the road: Ninamarca (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 48, 0.3 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 102, 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.