The Wayro route from Quillabamba to Copacabana, Bolivia is 455 miles (733 km), about 14 h 22 min of driving without stops. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 450, 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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance | 455 mi (733 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 450, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 450, 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.
How the Quillabamba to Copacabana drive plays out
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (144 mi) carry about 89% of the 455 miles. The first 450 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Quillabamba to Copacabana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–144 | 144 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 144–300 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 301–306 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 306–313 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 313–325 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 325–361 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 361–369 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 369–436 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 436–450 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 450–455 | 5 | La Paz |
- Mile 235 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 450 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
What to see on the way from Quillabamba to Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Inkapintay (mile 90), Urco (mile 111), Ayamachay (mile 191), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 218), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 299), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 341), Inca Uyo (mile 379)
- Museums and history: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Inkapintay (mile 90), Urco (mile 111), Ayamachay (mile 191), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 299), Inca Uyo (mile 379), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 449)
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
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.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
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.
Once you reach Copacabana
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.
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 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 Quillabamba
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quillabamba to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 14 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 455 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillabamba to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 455 miles (733 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 Quillabamba to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 450, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Quillabamba 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 Quillabamba to Copacabana 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.
Which highways go from Quillabamba 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 Quillabamba to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 90, 0.1 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 299, 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.