Plan on about 13 h 59 min of driving for the 518-mile (834 km) trip from Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Velasco, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Bolivia: Chapare Province.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 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.”
| Distance by road | 518 mi (834 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F10 → F9 |
| Departments on the route | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Quillacollo–San Ignacio de Velasco drive in a few lines
F4 (258 mi) and F10 (217 mi) carry about 92% of the 518 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Velasco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–170 | 170 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 170–174 | 4 | Cochabamba |
| F4 | 174–218 | 44 | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 218–221 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 221–265 | 44 | Santa Cruz |
| F10 | 265–312 | 47 | Santa Cruz |
| F9 | 312–347 | 35 | Santa Cruz |
| F10 | 347–517 | 170 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 517–518 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 189 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
What to see on the way from Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Velasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Achá Theatre (mile 8), Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 10)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 10)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (mile 10), Inkachaka (mile 61)
Achá Theatre
Built between 1862 and 1864 on the grounds of a former Augustinian convent church in Cochabamba, the Achá Theatre (Teatro Achá) was renamed in 1876 for former president José María de Achá.
Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny
Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny is a natural history museum and cultural institution in the city of Cochabamba.
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
When you get to San Ignacio de Velasco
St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco
St. Ignatius Cathedral is a Catholic church in San Ignacio de Velasco, capital of Velasco Province in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department.
From Quillacollo to other places in Bolivia
- Quillacollo to Llallagua
- 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 San Ignacio de Velasco?
About 13 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
How far is San Ignacio de Velasco from Quillacollo by car?
About 518 miles (834 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Velasco drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Bolivia: Chapare Province). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Quillacollo to San Ignacio de Velasco?
In order: F4, F10 and F9. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quillacollo and San Ignacio de Velasco?
Closest to the road: Achá Theatre (theater, mile 8, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (museum, mile 10, 0.9 mi from the route); Inkachaka (archaeological site, mile 61, 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.