Paucartambo to Yumani, Bolivia is about 369 road miles (594 km): roughly 11 h 15 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance by road | 369 mi (594 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 15 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 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Yumani
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.
On the road from Paucartambo to Yumani
PE-3S (259 mi) and CU-113 (43 mi) carry about 82% of the 369 miles. The first 353 miles are in Peru; the last 16 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paucartambo to Yumani, road by road
| 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 | 359–369 | 10 | 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 Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ninamarca (mile 15), Rumicolca (mile 48), Ayamachay (mile 94), 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), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Ninamarca (mile 15), Rumicolca (mile 48), Ayamachay (mile 94), 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), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 278), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 352)
Ninamarca
Near the village of Ninamaca, southeast of Colquepata in the Cusco Region's Paucartambo Province, Ninamarca is an archaeological site in Peru.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
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.
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
Intini Uyu Pata
Sitting at about 3,867 meters in Peru's Puno Region, Intini Uyu Pata (Inti Uyu) is an archaeological site between the Ollaraya and Unicachi districts of Yunguyo Province.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paucartambo to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 11 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 369 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paucartambo to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 369 miles (594 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 Yumani 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 Yumani 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 Yumani 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.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Yumani?
Closest to the road: Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); 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). 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.