By road, Quillabamba and Yumani, Bolivia are about 466 miles (750 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 54 min of driving. 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 by road | 466 mi (750 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 54 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 18.7 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.
On the road from Quillabamba to Yumani
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (144 mi) carry about 86% of the 466 miles. The first 450 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, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Quillabamba to Yumani
| 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 |
| local roads | 455–466 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 235 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 450 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Quillabamba and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 198), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 218), Pucará (mile 299), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 341), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 375), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 455)
- Museums and history: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 93), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 121), Raqch'i (mile 198), Pucará (mile 299), Inka Tunuwiri (mile 375), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 455)
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.
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Yumani
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- Cusco to Yumani, Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillabamba to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 14 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 466 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillabamba to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 466 miles (750 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 Yumani 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Quillabamba 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.
Which highways go from Quillabamba to Yumani?
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 Yumani?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 341, 0.2 mi from the route); Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 375, 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.