By road, Urubamba and Coroico, Bolivia are about 496 miles (798 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 52 min of driving. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 305, at Tilali.
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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 496 mi (798 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-100 → PE-34B → PU-113 → PU-804 → PE-34H → PE-34I → F16 → F2 → F41 → F3 |
| Border crossing | about mile 305, Peru → Bolivia (Tilali) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 305, at Tilali, 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.
What the drive from Urubamba to Coroico is like
PE-3S (111 mi) and F16 (58 mi) carry about 34% of the 496 miles. The first 305 miles are in Peru; the last 191 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Urubamba to Coroico
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 1–43 | 42 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 43–154 | 111 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-100 | 154–163 | 9 | Puno |
| local roads | 163–191 | 28 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 191–193 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 193–207 | 14 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 207–208 | 1 | Puno |
| PU-113 | 208–228 | 20 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 228–231 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-804 | 231–242 | 11 | Puno |
| PE-34H | 242–257 | 15 | Puno |
| PE-34I | 257–308 | 51 | Puno, La Paz |
| local roads | 308–332 | 24 | La Paz |
| F16 | 332–390 | 58 | La Paz |
| F2 | 390–424 | 34 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 424–427 | 3 | La Paz |
| F41 | 427–445 | 18 | La Paz |
| F3 | 445–490 | 45 | La Paz |
| local roads | 490–496 | 6 | La Paz |
- Mile 135 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Urubamba and Coroico
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Urco (mile 11), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 17), Raqch'i (mile 99), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 119), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 433)
- Nature and outdoors: Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 433), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 477)
- Museums and history: Urco (mile 11), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 17), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 21), Raqch'i (mile 99), Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas (mile 428)
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, 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.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Museo costumbrista Juan de Vargas
Facing Plaza Riosinho on Avenida Sucre in La Paz, the Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas shows works on the history, customs and traditions of La Paz across two floors, plus temporary exhibitions.
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.
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.
More drives to Coroico
- La Paz, Bolivia to Coroico
- Llallagua to Coroico
- Quillacollo to Coroico
- Villa Tunari to Coroico
- Cochabamba to Coroico
- Potosí to Coroico
More drives from Urubamba
- Urubamba to Paracas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Kiteni
- Urubamba to Lampa
- Urubamba to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Urubamba to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Urubamba to Coroico, Bolivia?
About 13 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
How far is Coroico, Bolivia from Urubamba by car?
About 496 miles (798 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 Coroico drive cross the border?
At about mile 305, from Peru into Bolivia, at Tilali.
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.)
Is it safe to drive from Urubamba to Coroico, Bolivia?
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.
What roads does the drive from Urubamba to Coroico use?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-100, PE-34B, PU-113, PU-804, PE-34H, PE-34I, F16, F2, F41 and F3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Urubamba and Coroico?
Closest to the road: Urco (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.3 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 17, 0.1 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 99, 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.