The Wayro route from Sorata to Kiteni, Peru is 563 miles (906 km), about 15 h 44 min of driving without stops. You cross from Bolivia into Peru at about mile 101, at Tilali.
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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 563 mi (906 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 15 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | F16 → PE-34I → PE-34H → PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-593 → CU-772 |
| Border crossing | about mile 101, Bolivia → Peru (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Kiteni
The route crosses at about mile 101, at Tilali, 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.
On the road from Sorata to Kiteni
PE-3S (190 mi) and PE-28B (82 mi) carry about 48% of the 563 miles. The first 101 miles are in Bolivia; the last 462 are in Peru. It runs through 3 regions: La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Sorata to Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–31 | 31 | La Paz |
| F16 | 31–74 | 43 | La Paz |
| local roads | 74–98 | 24 | La Paz |
| PE-34I | 98–149 | 51 | La Paz, Puno |
| PE-34H | 149–174 | 25 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 174–178 | 4 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 178–368 | 190 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 368–398 | 30 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 398–399 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 399–413 | 14 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 413–445 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 445–492 | 47 | Cusco |
| local roads | 492–498 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 498–506 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 506–511 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 511–563 | 52 | Cusco |
- Mile 101 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 277 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Sorata and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pucará (mile 212), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 212), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 293), Pikillaqta (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Pucará (mile 212), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 212), Pikillaqta (mile 367), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 391), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 395), Inkariy Museum (mile 398)
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.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
More drives from Sorata
- Sorata to Quime
- Sorata to Challapata
- Sorata to San Juan, Bolivia
- Sorata to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Sorata to Samaipata
- Sorata to Maras, Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sorata to Kiteni, Peru?
About 15 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 563 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sorata to Kiteni, Peru?
About 563 miles (906 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 Sorata to Kiteni drive cross the border?
At about mile 101, from Bolivia into Peru, at Tilali.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Sorata 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 Sorata to Kiteni 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.
Which highways go from Sorata to Kiteni?
In order: F16, PE-34I, PE-34H, PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-593 and CU-772. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sorata to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 212, 0.3 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 212, 0.4 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 367, 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.