By road, San Salvador de Jujuy and Llallagua, Bolivia are about 531 miles (855 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 29 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Bolivia at about mile 178, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
Full advisory: Argentina, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance | 531 mi (855 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → F14 → F1 → F6 |
| Border crossing | about mile 178, Argentina → Bolivia (La Quiaca–Villazón) |
| Regions on the route | Jujuy, Potosí, Oruro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 178, at La Quiaca–Villazón, from Jujuy into Potosí. 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 Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua drive plays out
F14 (187 mi) and RN9 (173 mi) carry about 68% of the 531 miles. The first 178 miles are in Argentina; the last 353 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Jujuy, Potosí, Oruro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Jujuy |
| RN9 | 3–176 | 173 | Jujuy |
| connecting roads | 176–178 | 2 | Jujuy |
| F14 | 178–365 | 187 | Potosí |
| F1 | 365–452 | 87 | Potosí, Oruro |
| local roads | 452–475 | 23 | Oruro, Potosí |
| F6 | 475–531 | 56 | Potosí |
- Mile 178 of this route: Jujuy → Potosí (international border)
- Mile 438 of this route: Potosí → Oruro (region line)
- Mile 458 of this route: Oruro → Potosí (region line)
Stops between San Salvador de Jujuy and Llallagua
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Posta de Hornillos (mile 46), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 52), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 53), Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (mile 186), National Mint of Bolivia (mile 389), Torre da Companhia (mile 389)
- Museums and history: Posta de Hornillos (mile 46), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 52), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 53), National Mint of Bolivia (mile 389)
Posta de Hornillos
Dating from the colonial era, the Posta de Hornillos is a former relay post in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara department, that has worked as a history museum since 1979.
Pucará de Tilcara
On a hill just outside Tilcara in Jujuy, the Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification placed for easy defense and good views over a long stretch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting
On Rivadavia street in Tilcara, Jujuy, the Museo Nacional Terry occupies the colonial-style house where painter José Antonio Terry lived and focuses on his paintings.
Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas
Covering 58,480 hectares of semi-arid puna between 3,200 and 4,700 meters, Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas is a municipal protected area in Villazón, Potosí.
Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area
Within the municipality of Tupiza, in Potosí's Sud Chichas province, Ecoparque Encantado is a municipal protected area in southern Bolivia.
National Mint of Bolivia
The former Mint of Potosí struck much of the silver that crossed the Spanish Main as coins of the Spanish dollar, once a major world currency.
Torre da Companhia
Torre da Companhia is a convent in the city of Potosí, Bolivia, near Cerro Rico and the Casa de la Moneda, and is seen as a symbol of the city in its heyday.
More drives to Llallagua
- La Paz, Bolivia to Llallagua
- Quillacollo to Llallagua
- Villa Tunari to Llallagua
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Llallagua
- Juliaca to Llallagua, Bolivia
- Puno to Llallagua, Bolivia
More drives from San Salvador de Jujuy
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Santa María, Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, Bolivia?
About 12 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
How far is Llallagua, Bolivia from San Salvador de Jujuy by car?
About 531 miles (855 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 San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua drive cross the border?
At about mile 178, from Argentina into Bolivia, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from San Salvador de Jujuy 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 San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua?
In order: RN9, F14, F1 and F6. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Salvador de Jujuy and Llallagua?
Closest to the road: Posta de Hornillos (museum, mile 46, 0.3 mi from the route); Pucará de Tilcara (fortress, mile 52, 0.4 mi from the route); José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (historic house museum, mile 53, 0.4 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.