By road, Villa Tunari and La Quiaca, Argentina are about 544 miles (876 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 24 min of driving. You cross from Bolivia into Argentina at about mile 544, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Bolivia: Chapare Province.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Bolivia, Argentina. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Argentina July 10, 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.”
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → D4314 → F7 → F23 → F5 → F14 |
| Border crossing | about mile 544, Bolivia → Argentina (La Quiaca–Villazón) |
| Regions on the route | Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Jujuy |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 544, at La Quiaca–Villazón, from Potosí into Jujuy. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Villa Tunari to La Quiaca drive plays out
F14 (178 mi) and F5 (158 mi) carry about 62% of the 544 miles. The first 544 miles are in Bolivia; the last 0 are in Argentina. It runs through 4 regions: Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Jujuy. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Villa Tunari to La Quiaca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–73 | 73 | Cochabamba |
| D4314 | 73–82 | 9 | Cochabamba |
| connecting roads | 82–84 | 2 | Cochabamba |
| F7 | 84–93 | 9 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 93–106 | 13 | Cochabamba |
| F23 | 106–172 | 66 | Cochabamba |
| F5 | 172–330 | 158 | Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Potosí |
| local roads | 330–364 | 34 | Potosí |
| F14 | 364–542 | 178 | Potosí |
| local roads | 542–544 | 2 | Potosí |
- Mile 206 of this route: Cochabamba → Chuquisaca (region line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Chuquisaca → Potosí (region line)
- Mile 544 of this route: Potosí → Jujuy (international border)
Places worth a stop between Villa Tunari and La Quiaca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Cretácico (mile 255), Palacete del Guereo (mile 258), Convento de San Felipe de Neri (mile 259), La Glorieta castle (mile 262), Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (mile 534)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cretácico (mile 255)
- Museums and history: Inkachaka (mile 47), Palacete del Guereo (mile 258), La Glorieta castle (mile 262)
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
Parque Cretácico
Dinosaur models fill Parque Cretácico, a theme park in Sucre with a viewpoint over Cal Orcko, a 70-meter-high, 1-km-long rock face bearing thousands of Late Cretaceous dinosaur footprints.
Palacete del Guereo
Part of Bolivia's cultural heritage, the Palacete del Guereo hosts cultural activities in the historic city of Sucre, a World Heritage city.
Convento de San Felipe de Neri
Built in the 18th century, the Convento de San Felipe de Neri in Sucre has terraces among tiled domes and bell towers that look out over the city's many colonial churches.
La Glorieta castle
On the outskirts of Sucre, La Glorieta castle is a Bolivian national monument that was the seat of the principality of La Glorieta, founded by Clotilde Urioste and Francisco Argandoña Revilla.
Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area
Within the municipality of Tupiza, in Potosí's Sud Chichas province, Ecoparque Encantado is a municipal protected area in southern Bolivia.
Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas
Covering 58,480 hectares of semi-arid puna between 3,200 and 4,700 meters, Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas is a municipal protected area in Villazón, Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villa Tunari to La Quiaca, Argentina?
About 14 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is La Quiaca, Argentina from Villa Tunari by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Villa Tunari to La Quiaca drive cross the border?
At about mile 544, from Bolivia into Argentina, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Villa Tunari into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Villa Tunari to La Quiaca, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Bolivia: Chapare Province). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Villa Tunari to La Quiaca use?
In order: F4, D4314, F7, F23, F5 and F14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villa Tunari and La Quiaca?
Closest to the road: Parque Cretácico (park, mile 255, 0.1 mi from the route); Convento de San Felipe de Neri (convent, mile 259, 0.2 mi from the route); La Glorieta castle (museum, mile 262, 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.