The Wayro route from Quillacollo to Lampa, Peru is 424 miles (682 km), about 11 h 42 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 424 mi (682 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F1 → PE-3S → PU-124 |
| Border crossing | about mile 283, Bolivia → Peru (Desaguadero) |
| Regions on the route | Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
Driving Quillacollo to Lampa: the shape of the trip
F1 (171 mi) and PE-3S (117 mi) carry about 68% of the 424 miles. The first 283 miles are in Bolivia; the last 141 are in Peru. It runs through 4 regions: Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz, Puno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quillacollo to Lampa, 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 | 284–401 | 117 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 401–405 | 4 | Puno |
| PU-124 | 405–423 | 18 | Puno |
| local roads | 423–424 | 1 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Quillacollo and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pumapunku (mile 256), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 376), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 376), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 403)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Inka Raqay (mile 9), Tama Chullpa (mile 147), Pumapunku (mile 256), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 376), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 376)
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.
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.
Akapana
At the pre-Columbian site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia's La Paz department, Akapana is an artificial platform mound built in seven levels held by carved sandstone walls.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
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.
Once you reach Lampa
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
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- Cusco to Lampa
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- Chinchero to Lampa
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More drives from Quillacollo
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- Quillacollo to Challapata
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
- Quillacollo to Coroico
- Quillacollo to Chulumani
- Quillacollo to San Borja
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillacollo to Lampa, Peru?
About 11 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
How far is Lampa, Peru from Quillacollo by car?
About 424 miles (682 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 Lampa 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Quillacollo to Lampa, Peru?
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 Lampa use?
In order: F4, F1, PE-3S and PU-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quillacollo and Lampa?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 376, 0.4 mi from the route); Carlos Dreyer Museum (museum, mile 376, 0.4 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 403, 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.