Tarabuco to Chochís is about 533 road miles (858 km): roughly 14 h 0 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | F5 → F7 → F4 |
| Departments on the route | Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Tarabuco–Chochís drive in a few lines
F4 (221 mi) and F5 (139 mi) carry about 68% of the 533 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tarabuco to Chochís
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–31 | 31 | Chuquisaca |
| F5 | 31–170 | 139 | Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| F7 | 170–300 | 130 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 300–308 | 8 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 308–473 | 165 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 473–476 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
| connecting roads | 476–477 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 477–533 | 56 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 59 of this route: Chuquisaca → Cochabamba (department line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
Stops between Tarabuco and Chochís
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Fuerte de Samaipata (mile 235), Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 314)
- Nature and outdoors: Curichi La Madre (mile 303), Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 314)
- Museums and history: El Fuerte de Samaipata (mile 235), Museo Artecampo (mile 303), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 308), Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja (mile 476)
- With kids: Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana (mile 309)
El Fuerte de Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata is a pre-Columbian archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Andean foothills of Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Curichi La Madre
Officially a municipal protected area, Curichi La Madre is a wetland within the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in eastern Bolivia.
Museo Artecampo
In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Museo Artecampo showcases Indigenous and folk art from Bolivia's lowlands. It is a project of a cooperative center for research, craft design and marketing.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Founded on March 14, 1991, Santa Cruz de la Sierra's contemporary art museum stands at Sucre and Potosí streets, four blocks from Plaza 24 de Septiembre.
Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana
Santa Cruz de la Sierra's municipal zoo, named for Noel Kempff Mercado, focuses on South American wildlife and is one of the city's tourist attractions, with many native species.
Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The municipal botanical garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra covers 217 hectares within the city.
Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja
About 3 km south of San José de Chiquitos, Santa Cruz la Vieja is a historic national park protecting archaeological, historical, and natural features.
Arriving in Chochís
Santuario Mariano de la Torre
Also called the Chochís Sanctuary, this shrine to the Virgin of the Assumption stands 2 km from the village of Chochís in Roboré municipality, about 80 km east of San José de Chiquitos.
More drives to Chochís
From Tarabuco to other places in Bolivia
- Tarabuco to Challapata
- Tarabuco to Quime
- Tarabuco to Tiwanaku
- Tarabuco to Coroico
- Tarabuco to Sorata
- Tarabuco to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tarabuco to Chochís?
About 14 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarabuco to Chochís?
About 533 miles (858 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 Tarabuco to Chochís drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tarabuco to Chochís use?
In order: F5, F7 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarabuco to Chochís?
Closest to the road: El Fuerte de Samaipata (archaeological site, mile 235, 0.7 mi from the route); Curichi La Madre (park, mile 303, 2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (botanical garden, mile 314, 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.