Písac to Yumani, Bolivia is about 342 road miles (551 km): roughly 10 h 27 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance by road | 342 mi (551 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 27 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.
What the drive from Písac to Yumani is like
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.
Roads you'll take from Písac to Yumani
| 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)
Stops between Písac and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquepuquio (mile 20), 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), Molloko (mile 267), Pachat'aqa (mile 331)
- Museums and history: Choquepuquio (mile 20), 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), Molloko (mile 267), Pachat'aqa (mile 331)
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
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.
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.
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 Yumani
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- Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Yumani, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Yumani, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yumani, Bolivia
- Abancay to Yumani, Bolivia
More drives from Písac
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Písac to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 10 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
How far is Yumani, Bolivia from Písac by car?
About 342 miles (551 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 Yumani 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 Yumani, 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.
What roads does the drive from Písac to Yumani 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Písac to Yumani?
Closest to the road: 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); Pachat'aqa (archaeological site, mile 331, 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.