Paucartambo to Yampupata, Bolivia is about 368 road miles (593 km): roughly 11 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 353, 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 | 368 mi (593 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-113 → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 353, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 353, 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.
The Paucartambo–Yampupata drive in a few lines
PE-3S (259 mi) and CU-113 (43 mi) carry about 82% of the 368 miles. The first 353 miles are in Peru; the last 15 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.
Which roads connect Paucartambo and Yampupata
| 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 | 46–202 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 202–204 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 204–209 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 209–216 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 216–228 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 228–264 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 264–272 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 272–339 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 339–353 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 353–359 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 359–368 | 9 | La Paz |
- Mile 139 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 353 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Raqch'i (mile 102), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 181), Pucará (mile 202), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 202), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 270), Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito (mile 281), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Pikillaqta (mile 48), Raqch'i (mile 102), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 181), Pucará (mile 202), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 202), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 270), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 359)
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.
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.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
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.
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.
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 Paucartambo
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Cachora
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paucartambo to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 11 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Paucartambo by car?
About 368 miles (593 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 Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 353, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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 Yampupata 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.
What roads does the drive from Paucartambo to Yampupata use?
In order: CU-113, PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paucartambo to Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 181, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 202, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 359, 0.1 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.