Urubamba to Copacabana, Bolivia is about 355 road miles (572 km): roughly 10 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 350, at Kasani.
Full advisory: Peru, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 350, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Peru–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 350, at Kasani, from Puno into La Paz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Peru (updated August 20, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Urubamba–Copacabana drive in a few lines
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (42 mi) carry about 85% of the 355 miles. The first 350 miles are in Peru; the last 5 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Urubamba to Copacabana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 1–43 | 42 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 43–199 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 199–201 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 201–206 | 5 | Puno |
| local roads | 206–213 | 7 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 213–225 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 225–261 | 36 | Puno |
| local roads | 261–269 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 269–336 | 67 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 336–350 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 350–355 | 5 | La Paz |
- Mile 135 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Places worth a stop between Urubamba and Copacabana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 11), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Raqch'i (mile 99), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199), Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 240), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 267)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 11), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 16), Pikillaqta (mile 45), Raqch'i (mile 99), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 199), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 267), Intini Uyu Pata (mile 349)
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
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.
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Intini Uyu Pata
Sitting at about 3,867 meters in Peru's Puno Region, Intini Uyu Pata (Inti Uyu) is an archaeological site between the Ollaraya and Unicachi districts of Yunguyo Province.
In Copacabana itself
Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
In the town of Copacabana, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana is a 17th-century Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Candles of Copacabana, patroness of Bolivia.
Pachat'aqa
Close to Lake Titicaca in the municipality of Copacabana, Pachat'aqa, often called the Inca Gallows, is a pre-Inca astronomical observatory built as a lintel of two parallel stone blocks.
More drives to Copacabana
- Arequipa to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Cusco to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Puerto Maldonado to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Andahuaylas to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Abancay to Copacabana, Bolivia
More drives from Urubamba
- Urubamba to Paracas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Kiteni
- Urubamba to Lampa
- Urubamba to Coroico, Bolivia
- Urubamba to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Urubamba to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 10 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
What is the driving distance from Urubamba to Copacabana, Bolivia?
About 355 miles (572 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 Urubamba to Copacabana drive cross the border?
At about mile 350, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Urubamba into Bolivia?
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. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Urubamba to Copacabana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Urubamba to Copacabana?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Urubamba to Copacabana?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 199, 0.2 mi from the route); Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (convent, mile 240, 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.