Písac to Copacabana, Bolivia is about 331 road miles (533 km): roughly 9 h 55 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 326, 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Total distance | 331 mi (533 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 326, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 326, 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 Písac to Copacabana
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (19 mi) carry about 84% of the 331 miles. The first 326 miles are in Peru; the last 5 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.
Which roads connect Písac and Copacabana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–19 | 19 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 19–175 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 175–177 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 177–181 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 181–189 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 189–201 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 201–237 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 237–245 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 245–312 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 312–326 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 326–331 | 5 | La Paz |
- Mile 111 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Places worth a stop between Písac and Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Rumicolca (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 75), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 94), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pucará (mile 175), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 243), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 251)
- Museums and history: Rumicolca (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 75), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pucará (mile 175), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 243), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 251), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 324)
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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.
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.
Once you reach Copacabana
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.
Pachat'aqa
Close to Lake Titicaca in the municipality of Copacabana, Pachat'aqa, often called the Inca Gallows, is a pre-Inca astronomical observatory built as a lintel of two parallel stone blocks.
More drives to Copacabana
- Arequipa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cusco to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Písac
- Písac to Maras
- Písac to Mollepata
- Písac to Cachora
- Písac to Huacachina
- Písac to Chinchero
- Písac to Kiteni
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Písac to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
What is the driving distance from Písac to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 331 miles (533 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 Písac to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 326, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Písac 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Písac to Copacabana, Bolivia?
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 Písac to Copacabana?
In order: PE-28B, 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 Písac to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.1 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 155, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 175, 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.