Plan on about 2 h 59 min of driving for the 98-mile (158 km) trip from Puno to Yampupata, Bolivia, before any stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 83, 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 | 98 mi (158 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 83, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 83, 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 Puno to Yampupata
PE-3S (66 mi) and PU-130 (15 mi) carry about 83% of the 98 miles. The first 83 miles are in Peru; the last 15 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, La Paz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Puno to Yampupata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 2–68 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 68–83 | 15 | Puno |
| F2 | 83–88 | 5 | La Paz |
| local roads | 88–98 | 10 | La Paz |
- Mile 83 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Puno and Yampupata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inca Uyo (mile 11), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 88)
- Museums and history: Inca Uyo (mile 11), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 81), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 88)
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.
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.
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
- Puerto Maldonado to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Abancay to Yampupata, Bolivia
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 Yampupata, Bolivia?
About 2 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 98 miles.
How far is Yampupata, Bolivia from Puno by car?
About 98 miles (158 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 Yampupata drive cross the border?
At about mile 83, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
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.)
Is it safe to drive from Puno to Yampupata, 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 Puno to Yampupata?
In order: PE-3S, 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 Puno to Yampupata?
Closest to the road: Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Intini Uyu Pata (archaeological site, mile 81, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 88, 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.