Plan on about 10 h 55 min of driving for the 412-mile (663 km) trip from Sorata to Maras, Peru, before any 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 412 mi (663 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | F16 → PE-34I → PE-34H → PE-3S → PE-28F |
| Border crossing | about mile 101, Bolivia → Peru (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | La Paz, Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Getting across the Bolivia–Peru border
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.
The Sorata–Maras drive in a few lines
PE-3S (207 mi) and PE-34I (51 mi) carry about 63% of the 412 miles. The first 101 miles are in Bolivia; the last 311 are in Peru. It runs through 3 regions: La Paz, Puno, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Sorata to Maras: the road sequence
| 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 | 178–378 | 200 | Puno, Cusco |
| local roads | 378–386 | 8 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 386–388 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 388–395 | 7 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 395–401 | 6 | Cusco |
| local roads | 401–412 | 11 | Cusco |
- Mile 101 of this route: La Paz → Puno (international border)
- Mile 277 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sorata and Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pucará (mile 212), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 212), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 232), Ayamachay (mile 320), Rumicolca (mile 366), Teatro Municipal del Cusco (mile 387), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 387)
- Museums and history: Pucará (mile 212), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 212), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 232), Ayamachay (mile 320), Rumicolca (mile 366), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 387)
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.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Teatro Municipal del Cusco
Named for Daniel Estrada Pérez, the Teatro Municipal del Cusco is the main theater of the city of Cusco, with seating for 771 people.
Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte
On Avenida Sol in Cusco, at Galerías Turísticas 103, you'll find the Museo de Arte Popular of the American Institute of Art.
Once you reach Maras
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Maras
- Abancay to Maras
- Andahuaylas to Maras
- Ayacucho, Peru to Maras
- Nazca to Maras
- Huancavelica to Maras
- Ica to Maras
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 Mollepata, Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sorata to Maras, Peru?
About 10 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 412 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sorata to Maras, Peru?
About 412 miles (663 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 Maras 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 Maras 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 Maras?
In order: F16, PE-34I, PE-34H, PE-3S and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sorata to Maras?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 212, 0.3 mi from the route); Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 366, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal del Cusco (theater, mile 387, 0.3 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.