The Wayro route from Písac to Yampupata, Bolivia is 342 miles (550 km), about 10 h 23 min of driving without stops. 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 342 mi (550 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 23 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 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for 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 Yampupata
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (19 mi) carry about 81% of the 342 miles. The first 326 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, 9 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Písac to Yampupata, road by road
| 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 |
| local roads | 331–342 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 111 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pikillaqta (mile 21), Ayamachay (mile 67), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 94), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pucará (mile 175), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Inca Uyo (mile 255), Molloko (mile 267), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 331)
- Museums and history: Pikillaqta (mile 21), Ayamachay (mile 67), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 155), Pucará (mile 175), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 175), Inca Uyo (mile 255), Molloko (mile 267), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 331)
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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.
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.
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.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
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 Písac
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- Písac to Mollepata
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Písac to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 10 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
What is the driving distance from Písac to Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 342 miles (550 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 Yampupata 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Písac 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 Písac to Yampupata use?
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.
What are good stops between Písac and Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 175, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 331, 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.