Plan on about 9 h 9 min of driving for the 355-mile (571 km) trip from Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos, 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.”
| Total distance | 355 mi (571 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F41 → F3 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz, El Beni |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos drive plays out
F3 (299 mi) and F1 (33 mi) carry about 94% of the 355 miles. It runs through 2 departments: La Paz, El Beni. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tiwanaku and San Ignacio de Moxos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | La Paz |
| F1 | 2–35 | 33 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 35–37 | 2 | La Paz |
| F41 | 37–55 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 55–354 | 299 | La Paz, El Beni |
| local roads | 354–355 | 1 | El Beni |
- Mile 214 of this route: La Paz → El Beni (department line)
What to see on the way from Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 43)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 43), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 52), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 87)
- Museums and history: Museo Litoral Boliviano (mile 39)
Museo Litoral Boliviano
Museo Litoral Boliviano in La Paz is dedicated to the War of the Pacific, in which Bolivia lost its coastline, and its hero, Colonel Eduardo Abaroa. Founded in 1978, it occupies a building catalogued as a heritage monument.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Tuni Condoriri National Park
Created in July 1942, Tuni Condoriri National Park (Parque Nacional Tuni Condoriri) is a protected area in Bolivia's La Paz department, set in the Cordillera Real.
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
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From Tiwanaku to other places in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos?
About 9 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is San Ignacio de Moxos from Tiwanaku by car?
About 355 miles (571 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 San Ignacio de Moxos?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos?
In order: F1, F41 and F3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tiwanaku to San Ignacio de Moxos?
Closest to the road: Museo Litoral Boliviano (museum, mile 39, 3 mi from the route); Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (protected area, mile 43, 0.7 mi from the route); Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (national park, mile 87, 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.