Plan on about 4 h 42 min of driving for the 175-mile (282 km) trip from Tiwanaku to Quime, before any stops.
Full advisory: 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 | 175 mi (282 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F62 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Tiwanaku to Quime is like
F1 (113 mi) and F62 (23 mi) carry about 78% of the 175 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tiwanaku to Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | La Paz |
| F1 | 2–34 | 32 | La Paz |
| local roads | 34–39 | 5 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 39–41 | 2 | La Paz |
| F1 | 41–122 | 81 | La Paz |
| local roads | 122–152 | 30 | La Paz |
| F62 | 152–175 | 23 | La Paz |
What to see on the way from Tiwanaku to Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chacoma Tombs (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Mallasa national Park (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 110)
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
Chacoma Tombs
Found in 2017 on the Altiplano near Chacoma and Mazo Cruz in Viacha municipality, the Chacoma Tombs (Tumbas de Chacoma) are a necropolis of underground, cave-like burial chambers, unlike the region's chullpa burial towers.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
More drives to Quime
- Coroico to Quime
- Sorata to Quime
- San Borja to Quime
- Rurrenabaque to Quime
- Llallagua to Quime
- Villa Tunari to Quime
From Tiwanaku to other places in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tiwanaku to Quime?
About 4 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
How far is Quime from Tiwanaku by car?
About 175 miles (282 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.
Is it safe to drive from Tiwanaku to Quime?
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 Tiwanaku to Quime use?
In order: F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tiwanaku and Quime?
Closest to the road: Mallasa national Park (municipal protected area, mile 39, 7 mi from the route); Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 48, 0.7 mi from the route); Tama Chullpa (archaeological site, mile 110, 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.