The Wayro route from Quillacollo to Chucuito, Peru is 364 miles (586 km), about 9 h 52 min of driving without stops. You cross from Bolivia into Peru at about mile 283, at Desaguadero.
Full advisory: Bolivia, Peru. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 364 mi (586 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F1 → PE-3S |
| Border crossing | about mile 283, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Peru
The route crosses at about mile 283, at Desaguadero, from La Paz into Puno. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Peru | Register the car online first (SUNAT's advance registration for tourist vehicles, valid 10 days), then get the Temporary Entry Certificate (CIT) from customs at the border. |
| 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, Peru (updated August 20, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); Government of Peru (gob.pe). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Quillacollo to Chucuito drive plays out
F1 (171 mi) and F4 (110 mi) carry about 77% of the 364 miles. The first 283 miles are in Bolivia; the last 81 are in Peru. It runs through 4 regions: Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz, Puno. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quillacollo to Chucuito, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–110 | 110 | Cochabamba, Oruro |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Oruro |
| F1 | 112–283 | 171 | Oruro, La Paz |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 284–364 | 80 | Puno |
- Mile 80 of this route: Cochabamba → Oruro (region line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (region line)
- Mile 283 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
Stops between Quillacollo and Chucuito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chacoma Tombs (mile 210), Pumapunku (mile 256), Molloko (mile 352)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Inka Raqay (mile 9), Tama Chullpa (mile 147), Pumapunku (mile 256), Molloko (mile 352)
Inka Raqay
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site near the community of Linku in Sipe Sipe municipality, Quillacollo Province, Cochabamba Department.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
Chacoma Tombs
Found in 2017 on the Altiplano near Chacoma and Mazo Cruz in Viacha municipality, the Chacoma Tombs (Tumbas de Chacoma) are a necropolis of underground, cave-like burial chambers, unlike the region's chullpa burial towers.
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
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.
Pumapunku
Near Tiwanaku, Pumapunku is a 6th-century T-shaped terraced platform mound with a sunken court, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
In Chucuito itself
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.
Monasterio Benedictino de la Resurrección de Chucuito
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Chucuito, Puno, the Benedictine Monastery of the Resurrection belongs to the Order of Saint Benedict and is described as the highest Catholic monastery in the world, at 3,870 meters.
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.
More drives to Chucuito
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- Ollantaytambo to Chucuito
More drives from Quillacollo
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- Quillacollo to Challapata
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
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- Quillacollo to Chulumani
- Quillacollo to San Borja
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quillacollo to Chucuito, Peru?
About 9 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillacollo to Chucuito, Peru?
About 364 miles (586 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 Quillacollo to Chucuito drive cross the border?
At about mile 283, from Bolivia into Peru, at Desaguadero.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Quillacollo into Peru?
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. A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. (U.S. State Department, updated August 20, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Quillacollo to Chucuito drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Quillacollo to Chucuito use?
In order: F4, F1 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quillacollo to Chucuito?
Closest to the road: Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 210, 0.7 mi from the route); Pumapunku (archaeological site, mile 256, 0.7 mi from the route); Molloko (archaeological site, mile 352, 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.