Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku is about 365 road miles (587 km): roughly 9 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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. 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 | 365 mi (587 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F1 |
| Departments on the route | Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku
F4 (217 mi) and F1 (144 mi) carry about 99% of the 365 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–217 | 217 | Cochabamba, Oruro |
| connecting roads | 217–219 | 2 | Oruro |
| F1 | 219–363 | 144 | Oruro, La Paz |
| local roads | 363–365 | 2 | La Paz |
- Mile 187 of this route: Cochabamba → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Villa Tunari and Tiwanaku
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cristo de la Concordia (mile 97), Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 99), Chacoma Tombs (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Tunari National Park (mile 110), Mallasa national Park (mile 322)
- Museums and history: Inkachaka (mile 47), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 97), Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 99), Inka Raqay (mile 116), Tama Chullpa (mile 254)
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
Cristo de la Concordia
Atop San Pedro Hill east of Cochabamba, Cristo de la Concordia is a statue of Jesus Christ that visitors reach either by cable car or by climbing 2,000 steps.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Standing on Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cochabamba.
Tunari National Park
Tunari National Park is a protected national park located in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia.
Inka Raqay
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site near the community of Linku in Sipe Sipe municipality, Quillacollo Province, Cochabamba Department.
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.
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.
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.
In Tiwanaku itself
Pumapunku
Near Tiwanaku, Pumapunku is a 6th-century T-shaped terraced platform mound with a sunken court, part of the Tiwanaku archaeological complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Akapana
At the pre-Columbian site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia's La Paz department, Akapana is an artificial platform mound built in seven levels held by carved sandstone walls.
More drives to Tiwanaku
- Coroico to Tiwanaku
- Chulumani to Tiwanaku
- San Borja to Tiwanaku
- Rurrenabaque to Tiwanaku
- Llallagua to Tiwanaku
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
From Villa Tunari to other places in Bolivia
- Villa Tunari to Llallagua
- Villa Tunari to Quime
- Villa Tunari to Challapata
- Villa Tunari to Coroico
- Villa Tunari to Chulumani
- Villa Tunari to Uyuni
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku?
About 9 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku?
About 365 miles (587 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. 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 Tiwanaku use?
In order: F4 and F1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku?
Closest to the road: Cristo de la Concordia (monument, mile 97, 0.7 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (cathedral, mile 99, 0.6 mi from the route); Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 316, 0.7 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.