The Wayro route from Puno to Chulumani, Bolivia is 232 miles (373 km), about 6 h 27 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 93, at Desaguadero.
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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → F1 → F41 → F3 → F25 |
| Border crossing | about mile 93, Peru → Bolivia (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Chulumani
The route crosses at about mile 93, at Desaguadero, 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 Puno to Chulumani is like
PE-3S (90 mi) and F1 (60 mi) carry about 65% of the 232 miles. The first 93 miles are in Peru; the last 139 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Puno to Chulumani
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 2–92 | 90 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 92–93 | 1 | Puno |
| F1 | 93–153 | 60 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 153–155 | 2 | La Paz |
| F41 | 155–173 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 173–186 | 13 | La Paz |
| F25 | 186–232 | 46 | La Paz |
- Mile 93 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Puno and Chulumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tunuwiri (mile 7), Inca Uyo (mile 11), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 162)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 162), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 170), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 192)
- Museums and history: Inka Tunuwiri (mile 7), Inca Uyo (mile 11), Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (mile 157)
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.
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.
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas
Facing Plaza Riosinho on Avenida Sucre in La Paz, the Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas shows works on the history, customs and traditions of La Paz across two floors, plus temporary exhibitions.
Curva del diablo
Curva del Diablo is a spot in La Paz where rituals linked to the Devil and the Pachamama are performed.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Tuni Condoriri National Park
Created in July 1942, Tuni Condoriri National Park (Parque Nacional Tuni Condoriri) is a protected area in Bolivia's La Paz department, set in the Cordillera Real.
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
More drives to Chulumani
- Oruro to Chulumani
- Llallagua to Chulumani
- Quillacollo to Chulumani
- Villa Tunari to Chulumani
- Cochabamba to Chulumani
- Potosí to Chulumani
More drives from Puno
- Puno to Andahuaylillas
- Puno to Chinchero
- Puno to Yucay
- Puno to Urubamba
- Puno to Maras
- Puno to Paucartambo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puno to Chulumani, Bolivia?
About 6 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Chulumani, Bolivia from Puno by car?
About 232 miles (373 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 Puno to Chulumani drive cross the border?
At about mile 93, from Peru into Bolivia, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Puno 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 Puno to Chulumani 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 Puno to Chulumani use?
In order: PE-3S, F1, F41, F3 and F25. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puno and Chulumani?
Closest to the road: Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (protected area, mile 162, 0.7 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.